In our living room we have two chairs and a couch. The chairs are next to each other facing the TV and the couch is along the wall perpendicular to the TV. Last night, Dennis was lying on the couch and I was on one of the chairs sitting sort of sideways with my legs draped over the other chair.

Vino came up and sat on the coffee table facing us. He alternatingly gave Dennis and me the glare of death. Finally he stalked off and went and crouched uncomfortably on the railing behind the 2 chairs which is only 3 inches wide. I got up to get a drink from the kitchen. As soon as my butt had lifted about 3 feet from the chair, Vino was on it and snoozing already. This happened lightning fast! I only saw an orange streak out of the corner of my eye. Dennis was howling with laughter. I got my drink and of course Vino wouldn't budge. I meekly took the other chair but could no longer drape my legs.

Then later when I came to bed, I walked in the bedroom and Vino was lying in my spot and Dennis was in his spot talking to the cat. I said that it sure looks like Vino wants me demoted into the position of the maid while he takes over the position of wife. Dennis said that that sounds really weird. I dunno, I think he could be trying to cover up the fact that Vino and he are in on this plan together.

Copyright © Britta Wilson
November 11, 2002