Laundry Day

That's an understatement of course because every day is laundry day in my house.  This post is about one specific kind of laundry day: the day that Hunter's blanket is washed. If you've had a kid with a Blanket, I'm sure this is not new. And if you haven't, but plan to, here's something fun for you to look forward to.

After you finally get it out of their hands and insensitively ignore their pleas, tears and total heartbreak, they might look like this during the wash cycle.

Their eyes will become wide with anticipation when you pull it out. "Blanket!" They will say with their little arms stretched out. And then you will break their heart again when you pull it away and tell them it has to go into the dryer. And they might look like this.

Then, if your kid is both smart enough and strong enough (it's not a good thing where I'm headed) you may have to guard the dryer door so you can ensure the rest of the clothes also dry.  And it may look something like this.

All said though, that Blanket will probably dry fairly fast and doesn't actually need to stay in the dryer the whole time. Pay attention; ten minutes tops- you probably have to stand there anyway and it beats waiting for everything to dry. You will be able to take it out and make your kid look like this again. 

And that is priceless.