Sleepless With Puppy

         Having a puppy is like having a newborn baby in the house. Yep, we got our lab mix, Ashley, when she was 8 weeks old (2 weeks ago) from PetMarts Charities Adoption event at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. Ashley yips and whines off and on all night, and when I’m downstairs, she wants my constant attention. If I’m upstairs, she stands at the foot of the stairs and yips and whines.
         Right now our world is consumed with Ashley and her needs. And here I thought I was finished with the baby thing! Not so, Ashley would definitely say. Alas, she’s cute and adorable and loveable, but some nights that will only get her so far with me. I NEED MY SLEEP!
          And little Ashley is a hoarder. She takes whatever she can and drags it onto the sofa in the living room. Don’t ask how many times we’ve put everything away only to have her start her piles again. Well, okay, you can ask. Every day! She loves the toy box that I keep in the family room for all the little grandchildren and great-grandchildren that come over. And of course, she loves shoes. My husband shoes! I keep all of mine upstairs (hint, hint,Jeff!).
         It’s evening as I type, so I’m gearing myself up for another night of broken sleep.