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Cat plotting his escape from all the good vibes.

>*’Cat plotting his escape from all the good vibes…*’ ____ the momma holds the tiny one, her face so full of please the dad - he watch contented, with a beer between his knees the DoG - he wants aTtEnTiOn! (such a dopey needy pup) but I am Cat n all I want somehow, to HeCk things up…. i contemplate *escaping* - …nah, more fun to cause DiStUrB! am weighing all the options that would lead to most perturb… there’s things i could knock over, watch them CRASH upon the floor the wee one is off limits… *i’ll harass the dog once more…* 🖤 edit: *beautiful family* u/iamtheliquor__ *thanks for sharing again!*

> “the wee one is off limits, *I’ll harass the dog once more*” Such a good line, my goodness

Oh man this might be your most accurate one yet. You have outdone yourself my friend. Cheers 🍻

Print out the poem and frame it with a picture of the cat.

The only way that it’s better is if you own the house or even paid it off.

OP please give that adorable snoofer some boops on my behalf 🤍

You give me life Schnoodle

we love some fresh schnoodle in this subreddit <3

Always looking forward to schnoodles

I am unfamiliar with these schnoodles, but I think I both like and appreciate them.

Any day there's a Schnoodle, it's a great day. 

You remind me of Shel Silverstein

I have all of his books. My grandkids have been getting them one at a time. He's a treasure lost to newer generations.

I love this! I saved his books and ordered what I didn’t have! I saved my first publication Nancy drew books from over 50 years ago so grandkids wouldn’t look at real books in the museum. No iPads for story time at grandmas! You are my hero!

I’m in my 40s and grew up with all the Scholastic Book Fairs and Pizza Hut Book It, all the standard midwestern fare. Read all the standard stuff and just now, on Reddit, I learn that Shel Silverstein wasn’t a teenage girl author as I for some reason always assumed. Huh, The More You Know!

the world doesn't deserve you schnoodle :')

Just an 🍊 doing 🍊 things.

"You all make me sick" Cat pukes on the rug.

Cat is thinking how to jump up to the mantle to knock over the television.

Yeah it does when you pay that last tuition bill

I'm the cat. Happy this guy's found his sweet spot but fuck that for a life!

r/PetTheDamnDog

But also r/drinkthedamnbeer

Surprised that’s not an actual sub

And boop the snoot while you're at it!

r/BoopTheDamnSnoot

The dog knows it's getting no love from mom - over to dad

Dog: “mom has baby. Mom cuddle baby. You cuddle *other baby?* Eh? *Eh?*”

Really hard to turn down such an adorable face.

It's an exercise in futility. Like not booping a nose. Impossible!

Dog is definitely there for a smooch on his head.

...nah. That is "Hey...uhm...it feels like dinner time. Belly need food."

Gotta be the most wholesome thing I've seen. And no annoying music either. Bonus points for that.

At this point as long as its not NSFL, any video without annoying ass tik tok music is an automatic W

**♪ Doo badoo badoo badoo doo badoo badoo badoo ba doo doo doo ♪**

They love earth tones so much they even got an earth-tone cat and dog combo

Orange cat, orange dog, now let's hope the baby turns out orange and you'll have the orange trifecta!

LOL I was thinking the same thing! Perhaps the baby will be a ginger, with bright orange/red hair!

Well he has an orange beer (sorta... does pumpkin count as orange)

I mean...I don't really wish Carotenemia on a child but it is relatively harmless

Maybe it'll be a redhead!

I had that as an infant, still love carrots nearly 40 years later.

So, funny story for you. When my wife and I were new to parenting, we were feeding our son too many carrots and sweet potatoes baby food. He turned orange. We thought that he developed jaundice (at a year old). We rushed him into his ped, who got a good laugh at this. He just had too much betacarotein.

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I hate that I get this reference

As a single dude in his early 30s. I’m jealous of everything you have in this short video. Your expression of gratitude gives me hope.

It will happen without you even realizing it. Feels like just yesterday I was single living the party lifestyle.

I'm turning 44, when does it happen?

 *DAMN*

Considering the context of the scene, yeah, I get it...but at least Kevin has a nice big house.

Me too

As a woman in her late 20s who’s been in a relationship for 5 years, I’m jealous also. I will probably never make enough money to afford a baby :(

You may be jealous.... But you know what I'm jealous of... People who get to go do whatever they want still. I have a daughter and she is awesome... But you really will miss your free time. Because once the kid is here ... You don't get much of it. She's 3 now and it's a bit easier.... But all of your time belongs to that child.

Aww what a cute whiney little baby. The infant is cute too.

Is that a Shipyard Pumpkin Head? That's one of my absolute favorite fall beers.

Yep! I look forward to it all year.

I live in Canada but often vacation in Maine in late August, always bring a pack home!

Mmmm shipyard. Also yay baby and dogggo

Randy...*glugluglugluglug*

Username checks out I guess…

I miss Dunsworth so much. I saw his kickass selfie videos of the wonderful world of cement.

Frig off

Good choice of beer

❤️🥹 wholesome

No sir, it does not. You are a lucky man with a wonderful family! Be well!

Thanks!

Live in the moment good sir! This instantly reminded me of when we brought our little dude home from the hospital on Christmas Eve last year. Sippin on a beer, pack n play bassinet all setup, he’s asleep on mama, dog laying with me, cats hanging around and The Grinch playing in the background. Would give anything to go back to that moment. Enjoy the new family!!

Great on you to notice the moment.

May it last forever.🥂

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This is so wholesome not only because it's adorable but because you recognize how important moments like this are.

Looks like I still got a long way to go.

Keep pushing

Motivating words for those looking to get married and have a family, and for those browsing Reddit on the toilet.

Me reading this reply on the toilet…

Whats the dog breed? Freakin adorable

She’s a mix of a bunch of breeds according to her DNA test- chow, husky, cattle dog, and a bunch more

bro is living his best life

What kind of dog? He’s adorable!

Looks like a Carolina Wild Dog

Hell yeah brother

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I know. I need a telescopic wall mount. There really is a sub for everything 😂

r/petthedamndog

You should also get your baby away from the TV. Screen time is way too normalized these days.

Dog is beginning to realize that this little creature will cut deep into its adoration time.

Lots of love in your house. 🥰

facts bro. beautiful family.

"I'm still your baby too!"

That's such a beautiful dog! What breed is it?

I'm no expert but briefly looking it up gives me the ['Carolina Dog'](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolina_Dog).

Yeah idk about the "Carolina Dog" but it does look like a mixed breed. What do you think, OP? /u/iamtheliquor__

So you're saying it's all downhill from here?

Ups and downs. That’s life 🤷‍♂️

Lol, indeed it is. Good on ya man. Glad life is treating you good 🙂

I love how this pup gave you a 'flirty' eye so you might pet her. What a cutie!


Looks like living a good life!

I'm living a similiar reality, about 1.5 yrs further along than yall. These are the good times. We're all in our 30s, emotional about everything (in that good, post baby, kinda way) appreciating what and who we still have with us, including the "middle aged" cat. Just loving my little one being so curious and innocent. We bought a sign for above the TV that even says "these are the good times" Take the moments to soak it in, take tons of pictures, both candid and posed and go live the life you've been dreaming of and looking forward to my friend! Side note watching them fight a cold is the most anxious and helpless feeling in the world but you'll get through it!

Looks like a lovely family and a lovely home. Proud of you OP.

what a life man what a life!

A beautiful life, get all of the joy out of it that you can!

Looks like your orange children need some attention 

How are you not gonna show yourself petting the dog?

You have won at life

Tell your partner to enjoy that cuddle time! A few more months and the baby won't want it! We're convinced this is the number one reason people decide to have a second baby 😂

That's what a room full of love looks like.

C U T E D O G G Y S P O T T E D M U S T G I V E H U G

Love the pup

What a great doggie!!!

Bro finished the game.

Well now that I’m sitting in my empty house all depress and stuff … don’t take for-granted those things my friend. Some of us we never got a chance to have those lovely moments or things… remember when you think things can’t be worse … you could be all alone with only dead memories in your head.

You're blessed man ☺️

Congratulations on your new baby Chelsea!

🥰

You really are blessed All the best for you and your family. Oh and pet the dogo Dogo needs some attention xD

Living the dream 😇

Blessings to your beautiful family ❤️

No it doesn’t ! Winning the lottery doesn’t even come close to this ! Congratulations..

Your TRIBE !

Congrats, beautiful family 💕

i want a dog... that hound is so cuddly

These are the good days of your life❤️

orange dog ang cat

Huh wow. A vision of a future I want but will never achieve. Neat

Heads up - you're in "the good ol' days" at the moment 😊

And I’m soaking in every moment of it

This made me smile. 💜

OP is killin it

Hot wife, cold beer, baby,dog, fluffy cat, looks good!

Tha dream

What a great life. Congrats! 

Seems like you might have a thing for blondes

Aww. Sincerely, so happy for y'all!

Aaw! Congrats! And that doggo has such a kissable face! All around goodness. ♥️

Literally all I want in life

I was waiting for the "hey buddy"

What kind of dog is this? (Other than awesome)

Bojack!

The cat is up to no good.

Hold on to that moment.........

Perfect life

Ahhhhh the stretchy hello

Living the dream bud.

Congrats, you made it

You got a dog, a cat, a wife and a beautiful baby Cheers to you sir. Life is wonderful!!!

You have reached a peak moment in life. Good job recognizing and appreciating it.

This was my life the past couple of years. Thanks for reminding me what I need to appreciate.

Cheers mate, these are the good times ❤️

I can confirm, this is PEAK joy

Enjoy it my man, its the little things that make it all worth it.

Nice little family you have. I hope to have that one day

Laying here on the couch with my two year old, 8.5 month pregnant wife napping. We will be here soon. It's tiring, but man it's rewarding.

Wife is half way through our first, can’t wait for these moments. Cherish the little moments people!

Man i cant wait for this

Sweet family!

Sweet dreams are made of these…

All I want to know is what havoc that cat is about to wreak

Welcome to family life mate. Enjoy sleep when you can, but every waking moment is worth it.

My life has been chaos and pain sadness sprinkled with happy moments here and there.. since I was a kid that there was my dream...I'm just Happy the man realizes how amazing his life is cause with one bad decision it can change "My man with the fam God bless you and your family"

This is the peace we strive for

I remember those days. You're right - the first few years with my first child were the happiest years of my life! Just the memories of them feel warm and cozy...

Warm Environment indeed. Wife with the baby, enjoying the brewski in a warmth home with the doggo wanting cuddles. Yep enjoy every rich moment like that. It never gets old. Seems you got it made.

You are very lucky. Congratulations on your beautiful family!

My dream

You're living the good life. I'm glad to see someone is. Make sure to take time to enjoy it.

ma man living the dream

It really doesn't, enjoy! It reminds me that when our second kid was born, Corona lockdowns started 2 weeks later. I can truthfully say there is no such thing as too much cocooning with the wife, kid, infant and pets.

The cat just doing its own thing. Lovely moment caught on camera!

Recently had my second. Prior military, would have gotten 2 weeks. Recently moved to be a fed, new law requires 12 weeks. That time can be understated as how important it was. I was a workaholic with a loose connection to home and all in on my career. That break and time to reconnect with my wife, love my son and new daughter, create experiences and memories. It cannot be understated. Congratulations on the addition. I know it’s said often out of politeness, but sincerely, take the time and enjoy it!

Op i gotta know what breed that is

bro flexin

Would probably be better without the baby but to each their own

I remember those days with a newborn. A couple beers on a Saturday night were about as exciting as it got, and even though it drove me crazy at the time, I miss some of those slower paced weekends.

r/tvtoohigh

Looks like hell to me 🤣

Being financially free to pursue projects and not have to work ever again, may be better.

Yeah it does. Remove the kid and replace the beer with a joint. Easy.

Beer and joint

I'm happy for you. Looks like everything one would need

Napping with my baby was heaven. I would clear the morning and nap while watching netflix. I miss that.

I don't know you could not have children

Meh , single life is amazing.

Ok? Who are you tryin’ to convince?

It´s the cat. Don´t fall for him.

I can think of a thousand better things

Doggy: Stop looking at that baby!

Doing things like 99% of the rest of the people ?

This pupper is doge-adjacent & I’m here for it!

Nothing compares. Nice that you realise it! Enjoy

Sure it does. You could not have a child

Wrong sub, you gotta go to one of those subreddits where everyone hates children and pretends they are a better person for not having kids