I have to tell you, I’m getting pretty darn tired of hearing the word “No”. Every day I hear it more and more, and I know why too.

They think I was asleep and not listening to them, but I heard every word.

They were talking about Christmas and how much damage I could do. A Christmas tree, ornaments, decorations, packages- everything about Christmas is vulnerable to my playful nature.

And they’re RIGHT! All of that stuff sounds like an amusement park to a not-so-little guy like me.

Other dogs might buy into that “visions of sugarplums” hoopla, but NOT ME! I’ve got visions of breaking little bits of branches off the tree and laying them at Mom’s feet, of using the Christmas balls as REAL balls and tossing them into the air and chasing after them, of tearing off wrapping paper and leaving little bits of it all over the yard, and flossing my teeth with brightly colored ribbon. Maybe I’ll rearrange the decorations too- under the kitchen table needs some sprucing up.

I can’t wait for Christmas!!