Lobster Dog

My oldest child spent a really long time dressed as a banana and wore a cape through all of fourth grade. My youngest child wore a fez throughout fourth AND fifth grade. I guess I shouldn't be surprised that our dog, Bravo, has the same kind of interest in costumes.

My kid (the banana one) picked out a lobster costume for Bravo. I sort of expected him to run away from it, try to eat it, or pretend like it didn't exist (all things he's done to various items of pet clothing).

But no. 

It turns out that my furry son likes being a lobster.

DAY ONE OF BEING A LOBSTER

Bravo really likes rides in the car ... as a lobster

No, really:  I'm laughing WITH you

He ate a little dinner ... as a lobster

ACTUAL CONVERSATION I HAD WITH MY ACTUAL DOG:

ME:  Bravo, you've been wearing that costume for hours, now. How about we-

BRAVO:  Lay a hand on me and see what happens, woman.

My lobster buddy decided to come help with laundry 

(He mostly watched)

 Bravo watched a little TV ... as a lobster

A pre-bedtime nap ... as a lobster

DAY TWO AS A LOBSTER

"Mom, I know you haven't had coffee yet. I know it's 6:30 in the morning. Just, Please put this costume on me, Mom"

Nothing to see here, just a walk ... as a lobster

Quick visit to the dog park to see friends

(Angus is a Scottie. Not a lobster)

Lobster in a field = A thing of beauty

DAY THREE AS A LOBSTER

Awake for a few minutes, and he's ready to suit up

(why does my voice sound so awful in recordings?)

This is my non-banana child ... with her lobster

This was his choice

I SWEAR

All of this lobstering is exhausting

"Just don't look at me, Mom. It makes me think you want to try to take off my costume. Don't make eye contact. Don't make eye contact!"

 Enjoying a lovely fall afternoon ... as a lobster

"Mom, where are you going?"

Sleepy lobster

I sort of hoped that Bravo would wake up on day four all ready to lobster, again. Nope! He's back to being his adorable doggie self.