Lazin' on the Lazy Boy

It seems wherever I go in the house, I lead a herd of pets.

Usually when I walk from one place to the next in our house, you can be sure to find Jackie and Angel hot on my heels. Almost as often you will find Thalia, who appears to be trying to fit into the pack. I am not sure if she thinks she is a dog, or if she just likes spending time with her daddy, who unfortunately seems to be tethered to two small, yappy dogs.

I think it is the latter situation, because often I will be sitting in my Lazy Boy chair in the living room, and Thalia soon shows up hoping to claim a spot on my lap. But, since Jackie shadows me 24/7, Thalia usually finds her spot taken. Thalia used to just leave, but recently Jackie has taken to napping between my calves, leaving the lap up for grabs. For a while Thalia would jump up onto the chair, see Jackie, and then jump down because Jackie is known to snap at anyone who gets too close to her daddy. Especially at nap time. But I worked with Jackie, and secured a delicate truce between her and her sister so that there would be a harmonious sharing of the daddy. After all, fair's fair.

Then Angel wanted into the act. He used to be content with his spot next to the Lazy-Boy where he could lift his head for the occasional scratch of the occasional itch. Lately Angel has indicated he is no longer satisfied with his spot on the floor. He has seen his sisters resting comfortably on the Lazy-Boy with HIS daddy. And mind you, his daddy was HIS daddy long before either of them came along. So now we usually see the following spectacle in our house...

I'll say one thing for Lazy-Boy chairs, they're made tough! Jackie's spot is right there between my calves where it is all warm and snuggly. Angel gets either side of my legs. If he gets any bigger there won't be enough room! The lap is reserved for Thalia, and she WILL defend her right to be there. Of curse it's a little rough on me when she is challenged for her spot, but I usually intervene and stop it before any real trouble happens.

So there we have yet another exciting chapter in the lives of our two favorite pups, Jacqueline and Angel, with special guest star, Thalia. Until next week, please go check out the Carnival of the Dogs at Mickey's Musings, and the Friday Ark at The Modulator for more interesting animals, and don't forget the Carnival of the Cats this Sunday.

Posted by Jeff at April 4, 2007 6:55 AM