Waking up with Lily…

…is just like coming home from the grocery with Lily waiting in the back yard.  As soon as I enter the gate she starts running circles around the yard, coming back to me for some loving, and back to running her happy circles.

Except I just woke up and she's running circles on the bed (with me still in it) like I've been away instead of sleeping.

Ever been on a bed with a 95 pound dog so full of happiness she has to run it out of herself?

It's kinda fun until her paws land, with full force, on your abdomen … or toes.

Then you're wanting to hug and smack her at the same time.