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In case you didn't know this about me yet, I am 100% completely in love with our pups. Yes, we are one of those families. Sometimes I stop and laugh at how normal our interactions with Stanlee and MileyJo have become.
The other night my husband saw Miley and I getting ready for bed and asked if Stanlee was going to join us. I said I don't know, he can stay out on the couch with you. My husband quickly replied with, Ok, well I will go ask him what he wants to do. 100% serious, as if to walk back into the living room expecting Stanlee to have a conversation on his decision! Like I said, one of those families...
Something I struggle with is sleep. I'm not sure why, but I have always been a light sleeper. I don't want to be touched, I like space to turn over and I need to have multiple layers to keep me warm. With that being said, I have been adamant on not having the dogs sleep in bed with us even though we have a big bed.
Until recently...
The past few months I have been a softie toward these boston terrier's bug eyes staring at our bed waiting for the magic words inviting them up. I have given in numerous times, and every night turns into the same thing. Two pups (weighing a combined total of 40 pounds) taking up 2/3 of the bed and leaving this pup momma exhausted the next day.
Why do I keep giving in?!
Stanlee loves to crawl under the covers and every time I worry myself sick that he is going to suffocate under the layers and layers of blankets I have to keep me warm. MileyJo throws around her body trying to get comfortable every 10 minutes. I have been kicked in the face, woke up with a butt resting on my pillow and panicked at a lifeless Stanlee that I thought we lost in the middle night.
But then, some mornings, I get a sweet pup resting her head on my shoulder. A stanlee face that says I am so so tired and I just can't seem to open my eyes yet. It's funny how in those first few moments when I wake up in the morning and I see their sleepy selves, that I somehow justify the 9 hours of horrible restless "sleep" they gave me.
I'm trying to get back to the strong Michelle that said no for four years.
Time to toughen up...
This story is all too familiar. Our dogs are the children in the house and we also give them a say in how things go down. I often let my 13 lb chihuahua pug and 60 lb springer spaniel mutt sleep in our bed. The little one loves being under the covers just like your pups. I am trying to break myself (the fur and snoring are just too much sometimes!) - but those sweet faces and warm morning snuggles are hard to quit. I hear you.
ReplyDeleteHahaha, I have conversations with Buster, too. They know more than most people would think! ;)
ReplyDeleteYou love them and want them to be happy... that's why you give in :) But, you need to do what's best for you. Good luck! :)
@Keatra Patton
ReplyDeleteOh those warm snuggles are the toughest to break! And I hear ya on the fur. Their hair is everywhere!