Sleeping with Two Dudes....I mean Two Doods

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I knew some of you would like that title. My husband and I have a king size bed and it always seemed like enough room until we got our doodles. Now, I like sleeping with our dogs, but my DH does not like sharing his space. Every night, Vern and Fudge start out on our bed while I watch TV. I know I have said in previous posts that neither of my dogs will jump up on the bed or jump off the bed, so in order for them to start out on the bed with me, I have to put them up onto the bed. Fudge is no problem, but hoisting Vern is like putting a cow on our bed. Frankly, I don't mind doing this, because they stay on the bed and there is no jumping up and down and they stay put. However, when the DH comes to bed, it starts to get interesting. Inevitably, Vern will want down soon after the DH gets comfortable and will stand on the edge of the bed. When my husband gets up to put him down, Vern will lay back down. So, each night the conversation goes like this...."Vern, this is the last time I am getting up to put you down.....didn't you say that the last two times you got up?....I mean it, Vern, I am getting tired of this....try saying Let's go....LET'S GO, VERN.....just lift him off the bed...he weighs a ton.....now my back is killing me.....Is Vern ok???" At this rate, I think I have three options....get some doggie steps, a California King Bed (aren't they bigger?) or a new, more patient, DH :)

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Yeah, my DH takes a lot of kidding, but he is a great guy and loves these doodles too.

[Melissa & Porter]

LOL. I upgraded from a queen to a king about a month ago. I took the wheels off the metal frame and put felt pads on to make it a little lower for Porter to jump on.
Porter hated steps when he was injured, but it's worth a try.
Cal King is longer but not as wide, I believe.
My cow doesn't move much either :-)

[Frannie & Callie]

This cracked me up, start to finish! I vote for doggie steps. DH sounds pretty sweet already, Cali Kings (I think) only add a few extra inches, and just not having the dogs on the bed isn't an option!