2 big dogs in a small house

As a child, I LOVED the book Go Dog Go by Dr. Seuss. I swear I knew the words off by heart and I used to love when my big brother read it to me. "2 big dogs in a little car, 1 little dog in a big car" etc. Great book, very insightful and maybe a foreshadow for my "grown up" life to come.

You see, my husband and I have two big dogs (and sometimes it really is 2 big dogs in a little jeep). And said big dogs like to get into mischief when we are gone. You just never know what you're going to come home to. So far, my couch has taken a beating and don't get me started on what happened in the bathroom  (think sick dog, small room, wants to get out). My family really gets a kick out of it and know they're in for a good story when I start the phone call off with...soooo the dogs ate something today and it was NOT their food. But the funny thing about owning a dog is is that you love them anyway and the pros far outweigh the cons and if I come out of it less one couch but with two healthy, happy mutts I'll feel that we've gotten off easy.

But I digress, the purpose of this post was, do you ever get that feeling like someone (or something) is watching you. That eerie feeling that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, yes you know what I'm talking about. Well I am a regular of that feeling because I have one of the weirdest dogs known to man. It will be the middle of the night and the whole house is quiet and I'll wake up not knowing why. And I'll have that feeling which is quite scary for a girl that still sleeps with a teddy bear and is afraid of the dark. So, feeling brave I'll peek over the covers and look down the bed. And what do I see? Too beady eyes staring back at me. Dog eyes. Wanting to snuggle....at 3am. It's a bit strange to say the least and then once he knows you've seen him (which I really don't know how he does as I try to be SO stealth about taking a peek) he'll whine and whine until you let him jump up on the bed. Now said dog is 90 pounds and loooooves to stretch out on the bed once asked up. So there I am, on the very edge while husband and dog stretch out comfortably, snoring away. I must be crazy really to even let this happen but thank goodness the husband leaves for work before I do so I may get a blissful 30 minutes of sleep with minimal dog bum in the face.

If you're ever thinking of owning a dog my advice to you is:
1. Let them sleep on the bed because one day they will be gone and you'll wish you did
2. Greet them when you get home like they greet you: full of energy like you were gone a lifetime.
3. And finally, love them unconditionally despite the bad things they may do because at the end of the day they will love you no matter what (and they're never grumpy!).

Let me leave you with this yummy crockpot dessert recipe I made last night. So yummy!!

Hot Fudge Peanut Butter Pudding Cake

2 cups all purpose flour
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 cup smooth or chunky peanut butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Topping:
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups boiling water
Vanilla ice cream for serving

Coat slow cooker with PAM. In a bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the centre and add the milk, oil and vanilla, stirring until all ingredients are incorporated. Add the peanut butter and chocolate chips. Spread the batter into the crockpot.

In another bowl combine the cocoa and sugar. Add the boiling water and whisk until smooth. Gently pour over the batter in the crockpot (do not stir). Cover and cook on high until puffed and the top layer is set (about 2 or 2 1/2 hours).  Turn off the crockpot and let stand, covered, for half an hour before serving.

This recipe serves 12 but I halfed it last night and it worked just fine!!

Happy baking :)