Since the month is half over, I thought I’d update you on how my make-the-bed-everyday-this-month resolution is going. The good news is that I haven’t missed a day. Promise. The bad news is that it usually looks like this in less than an hour thanks to my main man Burger.
Can you really blame him? I guess if I were a dog I wouldn’t let anything stop me from sleeping in under some warm covers either. Well except maybe Pupperoni.
Despite his best efforts to thwart my resolution, I’m still going to keep making the bed each morning this month. And if all goes well, the habit will stick and I may just keep making it once November rolls around. Who knows. I’m crazy like that.
PS: I’m also doing pretty well on my other resolution to drink only water this month (aka: Aquatober). Although I sincerely hope soda misses me as much as I miss it.
Brittney says
Ha! Our Chihuahua Lulu does the exact same thing. We’ve just leave a blanket out for her to burrow in so the bed stays made.
Kathryn says
Too funny! I don’t have a dog but two cats. When it turns cold they like to get under covers. You think with fur they wouldn’t get cold!
Kristen says
Add my pug Biscuit to the list of dogs that does this…but he’s so cute, I just can’t get mad at him.
alicia says
that is great! our doxie does the same, our solution was a down throw blanket purchased just for him and put on the chair in our bedroom (another one was added to the living room a few weeks later). He knows it’s his and he LOVES the warmth and he can burrow around and make the perfect den out of an untucked blanket.
Carolyn says
That’s hilarious. Love it. What a little cozy pup.
Heather says
Haha! My pomeranian does the same thing! And during bed making, he always refuses to give up his spot, so I have to oust him after every layer.
Christina says
Haha! Our chorkie (Chihuahua/Yorkie) does the same thing. And our Springer Spaniel knocks our throw pillows off our couches in the living room. She’ll start on one couch and move to each couch till they are all lying on the floor. It’s usually endearing, unless we’re having company. Then trying to trick people our house is put together is thwarted!
Happy Monday!
Amanda says
My cat only lays in my bed if it’s not made … well mostly. (sometimes she lays on a made bed, but I’m pretty sure she likes the messy ones better!) And she’ll stay there all day if I let her.
PSST: I spotted you two over on Mrs. Limestone’s blog today; http://www.brooklynlimestone.com/2010/10/our-brush-with-fame.html .. Nate Berkus?
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Amanda,
Yup, it’s pretty much the most exciting thing that ever happened to us. We’re just waiting to get clearance to blog about it. Can’t say much until the show airs, but we’re dying to drop the news a la Mrs. Limestone. Off to refresh my inbox in anticipation…
xo,
s
Elisa says
I NEED A PUPPY!!! Seeing Burger (and other small fiesty dogs like him) makes my heart hurt. I need a puppy.
Nikki says
Too cute. I have a kitty with all kinds of quirks. I have a pillow with a cute sham on it that I use for nursing so it pretty much stays in the living room all the time (it is also the pillow I took to the hospital to give birth-thanks for the inspiration on that one). Anyways, our kitty manages to get inside the sham through the closure in the back of the pillow. She crawls right in, curls up, and goes to sleep. Silliest thing I have ever seen.
margie says
wouldn’t closing your bedroom door during the day solve you problem?
YoungHouseLove says
I guess it would, but you know how much we like things open and airy! Plus with the bambina we’re in and out of the bedroom all day (to grab errant burp cloths and boob pads and all those other delicious things) so closing the door behind us – especially with nary a free hand most of the time – might be a harder habit to get into than making the bed!
xo,
s
Amanda says
I too just saw the exciting news on Limestone! That’s so exciting and hope you’ll be able to post video clips of your appearance eventually too. Congrats on a great opportunity!
Erika says
I guess it’s a good thing I don’t have an animal, b/c the “un-making” of the bed would make me so mad! Probably b/c I hate making beds :)
I feel your pain with the giving up of soda; I’ve been trying to do the same thing this month. Keep up the good work!
dana says
That video is hilarious!
liz @ bon temps beignet says
Um excuse me… I was just on Mrs. Limestone’s blog and saw you two and your pretty faces at the NATE BERKUS SHOW. When do we ge to hear about this!?!?!?!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Liz,
Soon! Scroll back a few comments for more details from us about that. Here’s hoping we can spill some beans soon…
xo,
s
Megan says
My kids insist on watching the “cute little dog” everyday now since you put this up, lol! I dare not go to Burger’s Blog because we’ll be there forever! Such a cute little shrimp he is! :)
lyn says
that video is seriously so cute.
Amanda - Small Home Big Start says
This is absolutely hilarious! Definitely brightened my Monday morning :)
Snickrsnack Katie says
Oh my goodness! That was so precious!!! Burger reminds me so much of my doggy. She loves to scratch and paw at the bed covers until they are JUST RIGHT!
Shelley @ Green Eggs & Hamlet says
My dog Hamlet does the same thing. Since we rent and are not trying to impress would-be buyers, the bed usually goes unmade so Hamlet can rule the roost.
Dusty says
That video is SO cute! He is one determined little pup! :)
Alison says
Ok, this is absolutely hilarious!
Laura@JourneyChic says
Aw, that little clip just made my day! Our old cat used to “help” us make our beds in the same way. He loved nothing more than to take a running leap onto the bed, front paws straight in front of him so he could smooth out the blanket before burying himself under it. :)
Lindsay Spatola says
That is really cute!!
Where is the Bee pillow that is on your bed from? I love it!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Lindsay,
It’s from this awesome Etsy vendor. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Sarah says
Ok, that’s pretty much the cutest thing ever. He worked so hard to get into the perfect napping position, I couldn’t be annoyed by it either. Adorable!
Newlyweds on a Budget says
That is too cute!! And i don’t think I would get mad at our dog if he did that either. I mean, it’s just adorable!
betty in munich says
Funniest video Ever! That made my day – our cat does the same. We’ll have a neatly made bed except for this odd lump in the middle.
Reenie says
OMG!!! That is tooooo cute…..how can you get mad at him. :)
Amy Dash says
Have you heard the theory of leaving your bed un-made as it cools faster and attacts less bedbugs,etc. as it doesn’t retain the heat? I’m not sure if there is any truth to the idea but interesting given the outbreak of the little creepy crawlies lately!
YoungHouseLove says
I hadn’t heard that Amy, but after my adventure with bed bugs back in New York a few years ago it certainly makes me think twice. Fortunately we haven’t heard any cases of them in Richmond and we inspected our mattress thoroughly on our trip to NYC two weeks ago.
-John
Rachel says
Hey John! Just wanted to thank you for your inspiration on Aquatober.. im on Dr. Pepper detox as well. I’ve got three different cups/nalgenes full of water on my desk as we speak! So far so good…. well, except beer during the UT game (go longhorns!) but in my defence its just wrong for me to have a steak, football and no beer.
Romi says
Burger is an absolute riot!! And kudos to you on your daily diligent bed making inspite of Burger! And speaking of bed making….check this OUT!! Make a bed and help the Red Cross http://www.facebook.com/makeabed
And keep it up on your water only goal…that’s awesome and so much healthier for you!! : ) Have you felt better because of it?
Cher@NewburghRestoration says
ok you totally convinced me, I’m NEVER getting a dog!
Erin T. says
“Um, can’t you see I’m trying to SLEEP here?”
jodi says
too cute!!!
Lonely Wife Project says
I just laughed so loudly!! If you ever need a dog sitter in California…
Amanda G says
Ha! Pupperoni is like crack for my dog too.
Devon says
Don’t give your dog pupperoni! It’s so bad for them! I work at a pet supply store…seriously I wouldn’t tell people how to raise their children but dogs are fair game :)
YoungHouseLove says
No worries! He just gets organic treats and regular old Natural Balance food. We just think Pupperoni is a funny word.
xo,
s
Jamie says
your dog is such a spaz
kathy says
He’s SO CUTE– haha Makes me want to get a little dog!
crystal says
OMG!!! my dog does the same thing….. I make my bed put all seven pillows on perefect and than RUDY comes along and its all over … and theres more …. he will even take my pjs out of the closet and bring them onto the bed….. crazy little mamas boy I guess…
Lisa says
Love the video. Love your sheets. (Your dog almost matches.)
As for the soda. It’s one of the worst “foods” you can consume. I’d rather see you give it up for good and never make your bed again.
Ashley says
That is absolutely hilarious! Thanks for capturing it on video and sharing :)
Linda says
Love it! I watched the whole thing and I’m not even a “dog person”.
cptnruthless says
Where is your duvet/comforter from? I’ve been looking for one like it to no avail….
Thanks!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Captain,
The duvet cover is from West Elm a few years ago. It’s been discontinued but you could always try to hunt one down on eBay!
-John
Monica says
Hahaha, Burger is so precious. But hey, what can ya do?
Glad you’re not letting it stop you from keeping your resolution!
Holly says
Love! I am hot on the trail for a WHITE SLIPCOVER. Loved the one you had in your TV room in the beginning? Please, please enlighten me! :)
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Holly,
That was a cream colored one from Bed Bath & Beyond (called SureFit I think?). Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Inês says
Ahahahah!
Burger is so funny!!!
Amy says
I’m a lurker/first time commenter (found you recently from AT and your site is a daily stop for me now!)
I adore your home and Burger and gotta ask: How do you deal with the pet hair in bed? We have a smooth mini dachshund, who like Burger, LOVES our bed. I’ve taken to “sticky” rolling the sheets daily and washing weekly (if not more) but his little hairs are everywhere.
Suggestions?
YoungHouseLove says
Maybe your guy is more of a shedder? Burger’s whole underside is bald and he doesn’t lose much hair in general so we don’t do anything other than wash the sheets once a week. Maybe brushing your guy outside will shake loose some fur instead of finding it in the bed? Good luck!
xo,
s
Mary @ stylefyles says
Hey!!!
Your dog unmakes beds, but this dog makes them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9Fyey4D5hg
haha, not sure if you’ve seen that video yet but I just stumbled across it and immediately needed to share =)
YoungHouseLove says
So funny!
xo,
s
shannon says
OMG! Is this a trait of all chihuahua’s ?! Ours does the exact same thing! He will not sleep unless he is under all the layers in the bed. So funny!