Stanley's Bath

Here is the nest where stanley spent the night outside (in a little bit of rain, i might add)

and Here is Tyco looking sheepish, he knows this one was much more naughty than just carrying milk cartons outside.







The gang inspects the mess. notice the dirt even caked in stanley's eyes. and i have to say it looked much worse in person than in the photo. the flash really took away the extent of the dirtiness.


Research!! the guys check the internet for the best suggestions for how to wash stuffed animals. Even the spirit of Akira gets involved.




We opt first to try shaking as much dirt off as possible. my white kitchen sink (i mean, really, who thinks of a white kitchen sink as a good idea??) is completely caked in dirt but this is the result.


Next we opt for the washing machine. spot cleaning isn't going to do it this time. so we add some mild detergent and a towel so he's not alone. we opt for no pillow case since he isn't too fragile and because he is REALLY dirty. Stanley says his good-byes (just in case)



Getting covered with water. luckily he's a baby seal so he likes to swim.



The gang waits for him to be done in the washer.


All Clean! ready for gentle drying



The gang waits for the dryer



Finally all done! The whole gang back together again.




(and still a Mama's Boy)

[and, yes, i do know how ridiculous this whole thing is, especially the fact that i took pictures of it, but, Max was away i was bored.]