The Strudwick File: Don’t Believe Your Lion Eyes
The Strudwick File: Don’t Believe Your Lion Eyes
How does the saying go… when the parents are away, the children will play? Megyn and her family may be on vacation this week, but that doesn’t mean Strudwick and his sister Thunder aren’t having their own fun with the dog sitter. Don’t believe your lion eyes! That’s Strud and Thunder taking their star turns …
The Strudwick File: Strud Goes Gardening
The Strudwick File: Strud Goes Gardening
You may recall that last week Strud took it upon himself to do some yard work – making his way through Megyn and Doug’s remaining firewood and leaving his mark on the lawn. Allow us to jog your memory: His work on the property was apparently not done because – this week – Strudwick assumed …
The Strudwick File: A Taste for Timber
The Strudwick File: A Taste for Timber
If you are a regular reader of The Strudwick File, you know Strud has a thing for wood. He’s chewed up wooden kitchen spoons and pencils (yep, those are plurals), and his taste for timber doesn’t stop there. Earlier this week, Megyn thought Strudwick was being a good boy while playing outside – until she …
The Strudwick File: You Butter Believe It
The Strudwick File: You Butter Believe It
Strud LOVES butter, and Megyn has been in a death match to prevent him from getting at the butter dish for the better part of the last two years. The efforts have been somewhat futile, as he’s broken a couple already. But lately they’ve been keeping it on top of the microwave, pushed way to …
The Strudwick File: Naan Too Good, Part II
The Strudwick File: Naan Too Good, Part II
Megyn and her family returned from South Dakota on Sunday after a long day of travel and Strud wasted no time welcoming them home. We’ll let Megyn tell you what happened: The dogs had been staying with their dog walker and were happy to see us. It was late and we didn’t feel like cooking, …
The Strudwick File: Strud Really Milks It
The Strudwick File: Strud Really Milks It
Megyn was making breaded chicken when Strudwick somehow got himself up onto the counter to down half a cup of buttermilk – some of which you can see ended up on his guilty guise: As Megyn noted, however, he did learn a valuable lesson from the ordeal: Moment on the lips, lifetime on the hips. …
The Strudwick File: Strud 3, Invisible Fence 0
The Strudwick File: Strud 3, Invisible Fence 0
Strudwick served up a twofer this week… 1. Another wooden spoon bit the dust. For whatever reason, these are a particular favorite of Strud, and Megyn admitted that it was her mistake for thinking it could stay on the counter in a room that he has access to. Her take: “We got too cocky when …
The Strudwick File: One of These Things Is Not Like The Other
The Strudwick File: One of These Things Is Not Like The Other
We’ve got a game for you this week… which one of these things DOES NOT BELONG in Strud’s bed?! Look closely and you’ll see Thatcher’s recorder amongst the dog bones. Fortunately, the damage was (relatively) minimal, so Megyn had a quick fix: “Not gonna lie – I sneaked it back into its cover and into …
The Strudwick File: Strud Finds a Friend
The Strudwick File: Strud Finds a Friend
Stop the presses! Megyn and Doug have finally found a way to exhaust Strudwick: Meet their neighbor Ollie! Megyn’s take on Strud’s new friend: “GAME CHANGER!” Keep up to date on Strudwick’s latest shenanigans by subscribing to the American News Minute, Megyn’s free weekly email that delivers all the news you need straight to your …
The Strudwick File: A Tough Pill to Swallow
The Strudwick File: A Tough Pill to Swallow
Last we spoke, Strudwick had somehow managed to devour a container of minestrone soup his dog sitter Holly was planning to eat for dinner. Here’s a reminder of the damage: Holly was watching Strud and his sister Thunder while Megyn was on vacation, and the shenanigans didn’t stop with the soup. Following the supper steal, …
The Strudwick File: Strud – and ‘His Accomplice’ – Strike Again
The Strudwick File: Strud – and ‘His Accomplice’ – Strike Again
While Megyn and her family are enjoying spring break in Montana, Strudwick and his sister Thunder are at home in Connecticut with their dog sitter Holly. In case Megyn and Doug wondered if Strud saves his shenanigans for them, this incident confirms he is an equal opportunity offender. Holly was planning on having minestrone soup …
The Strudwick File: Good Timing, Strud!
The Strudwick File: Good Timing, Strud!
This week, Strud managed to poop in his crate. Sadly for Doug, it happened on a morning Megyn was out of town and he was managing both dogs and all three kids by himself (good timing, Strud!). He also destroyed Thunder’s invisible fence collar, which required the purchase of a new one. You can see …