Neither Patty nor Gavin enjoy trudging through the deep snow outside.  Therefore, they’ve begun to romp inside more than usual with DH and me taking the brunt of their zest.  They run around like maniacs and use us as bumpers when they make turns.  Either that or they leap onto our laps leaving black and blue paw prints behind.

     Gavin had quieted down and had stretched out alongside me in my chair.  He likes an afternoon nap.  Patty was still looking for mischief.  First, she poked his paw with her nose as she walked by.  Then she walked past again and nosed his chest.  The third time by she poked him in the nose a couple of times.  I must say Gavin tried mightily to ignore her.

     She, who is not to be ignored, wanted to play.  She went and stood by DH’s chair and studied Gavin for a few minutes.  Gavin was trying to doze.  He even faked it by closing his eyes tight.  However, I could feel his body tense as he sensed her scrutiny.

     Patty walked past us and went into the kitchen.  A few seconds later, she bounded back into the living room and pounced on both of us.  Gavin shot out of the chair, bully runs and hucklebutts ensued.   I can’t wait until they can burn off some energy outside.