I Do Not Like the Coat of Shame.

We went to our town’s Christmas parade to see our daughter march and thought I’d try a training technique on Spotticus that the Dog Whisperer sometimes uses.

Yeah, I know, he uses dog packs but they’re like $50+ and this Santy outfit was only $2.50. Instant obedience!

The kid with the mohawk’s rubbing it in.

Speaking of shame: she might hate me for including this, but I love her and she’s part of the fam. Plus, she marches in her sleep!

And now, to put all of our idiosyncrasies and embarrassments into perspective…