Usually when I do mundane tasks around the house I like to narrate the steps to the dog. (You can ask why but I can't guarantee that the answer will make sense.)

Me: Ok Charlie Bear, I'm going to cook rice now because Matty keeps eating everything.

Charlie: *yay rice, I love rice!*

Me: First, you have to take the measuring cup. Put two cups of rice - one, two -

Charlie: *why two? Why not three?*

Me: Then you have to rinse it twice.

Charlie: *what's with you and the number two?*

Me: Now make sure you add two and a half cups of water, and hit cook!

Charlie: *cool story bro, but I really don't care. Where's my tail?*