most of you know, unless it's very cold...my dogs sleep outside. Now, I know there are lots of opinions on that. But, when the temps really fall as they did last night (to zero)...they have to stay in. They're good indoors all afternoon, but usually it's Addie that refuses to stay put after 8PM. Last night, Hammie decided to not sleep at all. We had a plan...Dave and Addie slept in the downstairs bedroom......Ham and I would sleep ustairs. Our upstairs bedroom is a loft...completely open to the room below by a half wall, so I don't have a door to shut. Sir Ham decided to pace downstairs ALL NIGHT LONG. By 3AM, I realized how much I stink at trimming nails.........if I hear that 'clicking' again I'll freak out. Also....why did I ever leave old licenses hang on his collar????? Jingle....jingle....jingle....click...click...click. UGH. Sir Ham also wanted to drink water all night long.......and I don't like heat, so the temp in here is usually around 60......what's up with that??? It was like he was in the desert. Two trips out....at 11 and 1, only to want to linger and eat snow....AFTER drinking bowl and bowl of water. Now he has the nerve to be snoring............................ever want to just bop your dog over the head with a pillow???? Addie, however, slept like a baby and is now wanting to play.......................no sleep for me. New game plan for next winter on the ole homestead....a small heated building, divided for peace. And...that's my vent for today. LOL Looks like by the end of the week, I'm gonna be one tired puppy. Any ideas for me??? We don't have a basement, and the laundryroom is the cat's domain when the dogs are in (which of course stressed her, so she is paying me back by depositing hair balls everywhere) Dave played with both dogs prior to bedtime........we THOUGHT we tired them out. hmmmmm....I'm pretty whiney when I've been awake all night....time for strong coffee.