"Morning has broken."

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The clock’s projected time on the ceiling reads 7:10 am. The cats are prancing back and forth on the bed waiting for their morning sustenance. The dogs are running around with their legs crossed, their back teeth are floating and their eyes are turning yellow. Guess I better get up and let them out. I hoist myself out of bed and fumble around in the darkness to find my phone. I find it, turn on the flashlight function, and stumble into the bathroom to take care of my business then head to the bedroom door.

We have taken to locking some of the cats out of the bedroom at night so they aren’t running on the bed. The kittens are now around 8 months and nighttime is frolic time. Unfortunately, they don’t just frolic, they run full bore across the bed trampling us the entire night. This way they can leap and we can sleep. Once I open the bedroom door they are waiting to enter. It doesn’t last long, I grab the cat food scoop and open the food container.

I look up and approx. 16 eyes bore into me and the cats have turned momentarily into their carnivorous ancestors, drool dripping from their fangs as they wait, I had better hurry. When the cat food slides off the scoop and enters the bowls, you can almost hear a song running through their heads “Oh, what a beautiful morning………” as they lick the drool from their lips. I’ve got their number!

Meanwhile the dogs have been spazzing by the door trying not to pee before they get outside. OMG it has to be at least an hour since I got up and I am torturing them out of spite. I open the front door to let them out on the patio. Tristan, the cavalier/cocker mix, runs to the closest grass he can find and squats. He doesn’t do the male leg lift. I think he was born the wrong sex, he has mothered and cared for every animal I introduced to the house.

Waiting in the wings for Tristan to finish is Petey, Mr Growelnbark, the Pomeranian. Petey has little man syndrome, he waits for Tristan to finish, then pompously struts over to the spot and lifts his leg to pee in the same spot. He is “top” pee Pomeranian who struts proudly away once he has accomplished his ritual for the day. Now he can chase leaves!

As this drama is unfolding, Kailey, the keeshond, has wandered into the yard, taken care of her business, checked the perimeter, and settled down to be the yard watch dog. She is pretty casual about her watch dog duties. At first glance, she looks like she is napping, but she is the master of deception. If even one unusual scent or sound enters the yard, she is immediately at attention – her eyes open. Can’t give away the fact that she is ferocious. She lies still, assessing the danger. Realizing the threat is nonexistent, her eyes close. Kailey the guard dog has saved us once again and all is right with the world. She has earned a well-deserved rest!!

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I can just picture it thank you. Are you on the mend.

yes I am doing much better. In physical therapy to get my back under control and only two spots left to heal from shingles.

You will be so pleased , it has been some journey for you take care and best wishes.

Fabulous tale, Liz, you sure have a haven for the best bets of the cutest species......☺☺☺

Thanks Therese.

Liz, please say hello to all your pets for me and pat them on the head.
Barbara

I will do, Barbara!!!

Lol.. What a great read .. brought a smile to my face.Thanks for sharing.

Glad you liked it.

Hi Liz,
I just love your morning routine, sounds a little like mine, cats on the bed...taking it over!! Aren't they lovely though? Your day wouldn't be complete without them. My two wait anxiously to go outside on the porch, for some morning air, then back inside for their treats. Then they disappear..poof!! They don't show up again until I try to take a nap, then the constant meowing starts!! Go away, you had your nap, now it's my turn. Have a great day. Take care my friend.
Mary

thanks Mary, hope your day is wonderful.

Love this story! I miss my two old dogs. But I still have my two felines.

Sorry to hear about the loss of your dogs, I can't imagine losing mine.

Thanks so much, Liz!

Hi Liz, very entertaining. Irv.

thank you

Good read, as usual!!

Thank you

Lol I love your stories Liz, I was right there with you, picturing the drool! :)

Thanks Jude

Good morning:) I just love your anecdotes...you have a gift! Thank you for sharing.
Dawn :)

thank you and good afternoon.

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