Ruff Nights

Literally.  Ruff, ruff, ruff!!  Sam isn't as mobile as he used to be and when he wants to move during the night, he wakes us up to help him.  Sometimes multiple times in an hour.  It's ruff...  The big upside is that he has started to sleep on the bed a bit again.  He hasn't done that in YEARS, so it's nice to have that treat for a few hours most nights.  Sometimes his frustration is palpable - his mind is so ready to do things and his body isn't cooperating.  I'm learning to appreciate the fact that I can get up and go somewhere when I want to (usually :).  It's the little things.  Wise old dog...