I Think We're Having Trust Issues.....

[Carol and Banjo]

Banjo is just over four years old now.   For most of his years  he's been sleeping in our bedroom in "his" chair, on his bed or next to our bed on the floor.   He doesn't leave our room ever except on particularly warm summer nights he may go downstairs to get a drink and will come right back to bed.    

This morning when I got out of bed he was no where to be seen.    My heart skipped a beat as I walked to the door to look downstairs  into the living area from our loft.    No Banjo.   WTD?!!!!   I stood quietly for a brief second thinking I'd hear him  coming around the corner from the kitchen....still nothing.   By this time I was getting scared thinking he must be sick....where could he be?    I quickly went downstairs and looked in the kitchen.....nothing....the bathroom...nothing....the guest bedroom.   There he was!  On the bed right in the middle of a nice long stretch before laying down again to wait for his morning "snuggles".    

Oddly enough, I actually felt sort of hurt.   Why would he suddenly leave our bedroom to go down and sleep by himself?    This is a dog who comes to the bathroom with me.   He is always by my side.  If I go downstairs, he goes downstairs.   If I go upstairs, he goes upstairs.    I was thinking there must be something wrong...something he isn't telling me.   

It finally dawned on me this afternoon what this sudden change of habit was about.   We're getting ready to head to Florida for February.    I have our half-packed suitcases and bags on the bed in the guest room.    Banjo saw these same bags about a week ago when DH and I had to leave him to attend a wedding in Chicago.      I think he just didn't want to take any chances that we might try to slip away under the cover of darkness.    He knew if he slept next to those bags we couldn't escape without him!

Poor dood......if he only knew he was going to his favorite beach in the whole world!!!!     I'm curious to see what tonite brings!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

OMD they are SO smart.  I'm sure you're right, and I think it's amazing.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

LOL, Banjo is one smart doodle! He is going to be so relieved that he's not being left behind this time! 

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Awwwww...Somehow, someway, they seem to sense when something is afoot. Smart little Banjo! And smart sticking to the suitcases! Lucky Dood when he figures out he's part of the trip! Enjoy!

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Wow, that's some story. What a smart boy. I hope you all have a wonderful Winter break. It is truly amazing what these doodles are thinking. 

[F, Calla & Luca]

Brilliant Banjo.

[Bonnie and Kona]

Oh Banjo! You are such a smart doodle! You stick with those suitcases and you'll be fine. Big hugs from your friends in Hawaii. Enjoy your vacay! 

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

They are extremely smart and intuitive! When you load him up, he is going to be so happy.  Have a wonderful break at the beach!  We are leaving for a week on Friday to go south for just one week and the boys are not going.  I know how you feel!  I just hate leaving them behind.  We have a wonderful lady come in and stay with them, but for boysI think it is a very long week!

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Haha, Banjo was just trying to make sure you packed his tux for his photoshoot with all the "Florida girls"!

[Julie and Max]

Banjo is one smart dood, good thing he wasn't sleeping in the suitcase!

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

What a smart boy! So glad he gets to go along this time!

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

AWW Banjo doesn't want you to leave again! Crazy doodles hey?

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

Banjo is going to be soooo excited. Yay for Banjo!