A closer look

Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock.

I know that soon it will be time to eat so I wait for the slightest change in their breathing as the signal. But it doesn't come. So I rest my head back down again, still waiting.

I decide to check out the living room, then the sun room, then upstairs, then the kitchen, then the living room again, and the sun room again for good measure. Yep, everything's still there. Time to go back and check on Sweetie and Babe.

They haven't moved. So I lay down and wait.

Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock.

Did I hear something? Did one of them breath deeper than they had been? Could it be?! Could it be time for breakfast?!!!

I decide to check on Sweetie first since she's the morning cook. But I can't really make out her head. Not only is it dark but I think she's under the pillow. Hard to tell. Let me take a closer look.

This is always risky. If I wake them, it could backfire and they may decide to lock me out of the bedroom. I jump up slowly and rest my paws on the edge of the bed. They don't notice, but I still can't tell where Sweetie is. Let me check on Babe.

I hop back down, head toward the end of the bed, and make two right turns. I can see him. Eyes closed, mouth open; he hangs over the edge of the bed. But is he really asleep? I must know. I move in closer.

It sure looks like Babe is asleep. The hairs of his mustache vibrate rhythmically with each exhale. But still, I need more proof. Closer still I must go.

It is so very strange to see him this close. I had never before noticed the manner in which his eyelids flutter. Could this be a sign that he is waking? I must investigate further!

I know! I will check the dryness of his nose by pressing it to mine. That will surely tell me!

We both jump back! I, a split second after him.

I KNEW he was awake! Time to eat!