The morning is quiet. She can hear breathing from the other end of the bed, it is soft and steady and she knows they sleep. She waits. House sounds drift in. The day is beginning! Still they do not stir. This is a call to action! She scoots across the bed, lays her head on their belly and wiggles, tail thumping. Their breathing changes but they pretend to sleep on. She wiggles more, and rolls over, back of her head on their belly, wiggling until she feels the muscles contract and hears reluctant laughter.
Today will be a good day.
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