As if the Steelers getting blasted by the Pats wasn't bad enough....we had sub-zero temps again, so I once again had the pleasure of nocturnal Hammie. He was awake.....alas, bedtime came (at the last 5 mins. of the game to spare me any more trauma). He curled up so sweetly beside me.....Addie with Dave, as per our big plan. AND THEN HE NEVER SLEPT. I gave him a chew toy......NOPE. When he wasn't pacing (yep, took off the collar and all the jingling...but still heard him loud and clear) he was plopping, pouncing, standing over my head. He just didn't want me sleeping. I got up at 1 A.M, turned on the light......and he was then happy and ready to snuggle beside me. He just can't rest in the house at night.....PANTING constantly. Gave him water....even tho I started out determined to not do that after 9 (I tried Renee) I discovered that as long as we are all together, both dogs are fine and dandy (cept we have no room to sleep on the bed) I am now more eager for warmer weather than the usual (as I watch it snowing again outside). Now, I understand the pack theory.......but we have two big cranky alphas.........devoid of sleep.....one sadly off to work, the other walking around in a haze (had 3 of Renee's toddy recipe last night...should have had more) Good thing I have leftover shrimp alfredo. As I look at Ham's big head......I pet him, but I secretly think he is nuts. Oh yeah...........to make life even more interesting....just when I thought things might settle down last night.......the cat decided to jump onto the bed. What the heck was she thinking............I think you can imagine how that went. That's my vent.......cause I also HATE Mondays. aahhhhhh, feeling a bit better...............is it April yet????? 
