Couch Potato Puffs

There's tired and then there's we have a puppy in the house tired. Ayla really looks to me for direction and safety. It feels very important to give her the closeness and comfort she seeks even if I'm exhausted. Yesterday, Mom brought us both to work. Ayla was good and quiet but I felt like I really needed to check out all the people who wanted to say hello to her. I'm not sure everyone realizes that she is a special girl and is still so young. It's good that she has me to protect her.

Today was raining. Like really raining. Like there is no way I'm stepping foot out in that weather raining. Ayla just went bounding out into the yard into puddles and into the mud. There is so much she has to learn.

I tried to tell Mom that allowing Ayla on the couch at this age is completely inappropriate. I was at least 3 before I was allowed up on the couch. And I'm not sure she knows where we are allowed to be, but as with most things, she looks to me for direction.

Ayla's favorite thing is to mash herself against me and go to puppy sleep. I'm getting used to it, but I can't really get a solid nap when I'm being careful with her. At least at night, Mom and Dad keep her barricaded to the bed so the cats and I can get some much needed rest. Mom has been praising the gods who brought coffee to the universe.