The Seal of Approval
January 15, 2010 at 5:06 am 31 comments
Mom was cleaning closets and I was helping. When she feels the urge to purge (and clean and straighten) she usually takes a nap and waits until the urge passes.
But, for some reason she was MOTIVATED. Did I mention I was helping?
Readers with very good eyes will notice that there is a bottle of glass cleaner that appears to be coming out of my tail area. It is not. It is on the steps, behind me waiting patiently with the other cleaning things.
First we remove, and sort. Then we clean. Then we put back. And in the middle we play. That’s what we were doing in the picture.
If I remember correctly, my sister (the girl person) found the gloves and put them on to see if Mom would notice. I am so happy when people notice me.
I think I look like the very noble creature, the seal. The black flippers are very atractive on me. I approve of them. I approve of most things. Therefore, in this picture, you may think of me as the Seal of Approval.
Sadly we had to go back to cleaning.
No gloves were harmed in the making of this blog.
Respectfully submitted and awaiting your approval,
Madison T. Dog
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1. Linda in TX | January 15, 2010 at 10:11 am
Oh Madison! I love your mom but I honestly love you best! Your blogs are the light of my life! (do you want to come to Texas to live yet?)
2. Sharon HUGHSON | January 15, 2010 at 10:14 am
Thataboy!
3. sheila fuhrmann | January 15, 2010 at 10:17 am
Madison , you are just terrific. If I tried half the things with my Andy that your mom does with you he would be very upset with me.
4. Eileen H | January 15, 2010 at 10:25 am
Madison…We love you. That would be me and my two goldens, Ben and Quinn. Have a great day!
5. Nora J | January 15, 2010 at 10:37 am
Oh Madison, you are just the cutest and especially when you wear gloves.
Keep on blogging. I enjoy hearing about you and your family.
6. Pumpkin | January 15, 2010 at 11:03 am
Madison,
You’re a better golden dog than I am. I’d have those gloves ripped off in no time–unless I got lots of attention while I was wearing them.
Pumpkin
7. Melissa | January 15, 2010 at 11:04 am
I think it is a very “fetching” look Madison. Any chance you might be able to convince my fur-kids that wearing human things is cute? They currently resist all my efforts. Of course they are felines which may explain a lot ………
8. Margaret | January 15, 2010 at 11:19 am
Madison: You are one of the most patient “people” I have ever “met”. Do you have a much fun as your family seems to, always dressing you for events, or just to let us know how great a person you are.
9. Deb Divine | January 15, 2010 at 11:20 am
Madison,
I thought you were using your gloves to assist with glass cleaning–
I,too, have been hit by the cleaning bug this week. I have moved half of the stuff out of my sewing room to sort and remove. Thus far, there has been some sorting, very little removing, and lots of, “wow–I forgot I had that” comments made. My husband was hiking the Grand Canyon and I thought I’d be able to complete this project before he returned. Well, he’s back and I’m not finished sorting-removing-reorganizing. Oh, well.
Here’s a cyber pat to you and your Mother–Keep up the good work!
Deb Divine
Best wishes
10. Paula | January 15, 2010 at 11:51 am
Madison, I approve of you: your posts are priceless! As well, I am sure, are your cleaning, sorting and playing abilities. Lucky Ami (and lucky you)!
11. Rae Linda | January 15, 2010 at 12:11 pm
If you just HAVE to clean a closet, why not make it fun? I like the way you think!
12. Denise | January 15, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Thank you, Madison, for taking the time to post things that are so endlessly amusing to us two-legged creatures! You’re the coolest dog ever!
13. sue myer | January 15, 2010 at 12:23 pm
This e-mail makes me smile! I too have those “helpful fur babies” and it certainly imporves the “human space:….LOL
14. Carole | January 15, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Madison, you definitely have MY seal of approval.
15. Nancy Nelson | January 15, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Oh Madison you are so good. It’s nice of you to help clean Come help me,please
16. elizabeth travis | January 15, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Madison – you are the best!
17. Joan | January 15, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Madison,
We just think you look great with your seal flippers. And, it is soooo nice to help Mom clean and organize. Our Mom doesn’t like to clean and organize much so we always are around when she gets in the mood to “help”. Like you, we always give her a “break” and play with her. It helps the whole process and who doesn’t like an extra belly rub or ball throw! (Sometimes, though, she gets so distracted she doesn’t get anything more done…….oh, well)
Best wishes for the new year, Madison. Mom can’t seem to find many blogs written by us dogs and we always enjoy yours!
Molly and Abby
Your Loyal Black Lab Fans
Pine Grove, CA
18. Linda Kramer | January 15, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Oh Madison T. Dog–you do light up my life. Your “flippers” are darling and so are you. Thank your mommy for sharing you with us.
19. edyB | January 15, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Very attractive ~ those flipper feet!
Cute!
20. Sandy | January 15, 2010 at 2:44 pm
LOL! Madison, you are an inspiration to all of dogdom! And why would anyone *not* notice you, since you are, after all, such a noble beast? ;)
21. Bev Hicks | January 15, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Bless you, Madison. You are soooo patient!
22. mary | January 15, 2010 at 5:52 pm
soooooo cute. i love madison and (ami too)!
23. Laura Ningen | January 15, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Aw, Madison, your blogs make my day. And you certainly do deserve to be the Seal of Approval ! glad to know that yur Mom cleans the way I do, work a little, nap a little, work a bit more, check out the newest magazine etc…somedays something even gets finished!
24. Beckie | January 15, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Sounds like you & Mom even had a fun day cleaning. Maybe I should borrow my sister’s child, “Zippy”. She likes to check out the insides of shoes, purses & boxes that smell like snacks.
Beckie in Brentwood, TN
25. sharon in Nor. Cal. | January 15, 2010 at 8:31 pm
You definitely have my seal of approval, Madison! My standard poodle would give me such a look if I tried that on her. She tries very hard to be a scruffy sheep-girl for her Daddy.
Much love,
Sharon and Gold-EE
26. Jean Forrester | January 15, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Dear Madison T. Seal – ah, er – Dog! Arf arf arf (that’s seal talk for LOL!) Do keep up the good Approval work for Ami.
Jean
27. Charlotte | January 16, 2010 at 5:14 am
Madison, you look adorable!!
Hmmm, maybe you could go as a seal for Halloween this year!
Pets and loves to you,
Charlotte
28. sewpam63 | January 16, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Madison T., YOU are sublime!!! I LOVE your flipper paws and Seal of Approval! ; ) Or-T, ort, oRt…you get the idea.
29. Rita | January 17, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Madison, You are my main man!!!
30. Judy | January 21, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Hi Madison,
a friend sent me your blog and I thought it was really cute, just like you! Would you like to visit with Bella? She’s a very special cockapoo girl and has a great personality. Almost everyone likes her friendly demeanor. Keep helping you’re mom and always have fun. Our Best!
31. Barbara Czeschin | February 19, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Hi Madison, I love the way you always make me smile. That is a really good thing. Thank you. Come and visit more often.