Dad and Mum seem grumpy today. I think they are tired.
I was very busy guarding us from all the flashes of light and banging noises
that went on in the night. I even had to climb onto Dad and Mum's bed to guard them properly.

Of course I did lots of barking to let the flashes and bangs know I was there and to leave
my house alone! It took ages but it did the trick. The flashes and bangs went away after a
long time and we could all settle down for a couple of hours' sleep before it was time to
have breakfast.

I snore a bit and make whimpering noises in my sleep sometimes but I am sure Dad and Mum won't
have minded that - I expect they felt reassured to have me there to guard them.

I've caught up on my sleep this afternoon and I'm my usual self again, happy to get muddy
out on a walk with Dad. You'd think Dad and Mum would feel the same. But for some reason they are still tired!

(Dad: Yaaaaawwwn! ;-) Happy New Year everyone and best wishes from Pooch and his family for 2006!)