Friday, January 19, 2007
Oreo the Extrovert
I've definitely noticed that Oreo is an extrovert. He likes having people around and is not shy about letting us know. On the weekends, we'll eat dinner in front of the TV and so we bar Oreo from the rec room until we've finished eating. He spends the time spread out in front of the baby gate that bars his entrance looking depressed and occasionally making little sad sounds signalling his displeasure.
Even when it comes to Cheryl's bathtime, Oreo prefers not to be alone. Once Cheryl's in the tub, Oreo bumps open the bathroom door with his nose and proceeds to the tub where he helps himself to a drink. He then lies down by the tub to await Cheryl's eventual exit from her bath.
Given half a chance, Oreo would spend the night in our room or Sarah's room, preferably on top of the bed. And given half a chance, Cheryl and Sarah would let him. That's where I draw the line. Oreo has the rest of the house to choose from but, so far, no bedroom snoozing for him. Even extroverts have to be given limits.
Even when it comes to Cheryl's bathtime, Oreo prefers not to be alone. Once Cheryl's in the tub, Oreo bumps open the bathroom door with his nose and proceeds to the tub where he helps himself to a drink. He then lies down by the tub to await Cheryl's eventual exit from her bath.
Given half a chance, Oreo would spend the night in our room or Sarah's room, preferably on top of the bed. And given half a chance, Cheryl and Sarah would let him. That's where I draw the line. Oreo has the rest of the house to choose from but, so far, no bedroom snoozing for him. Even extroverts have to be given limits.
