Line in the sand

Although Nicki has been generally accommodating since Sadie joined the household there are certain things that she just won’t tolerate.  When I make my sandwich in the morning I usually give Nicki a couple torn up pieces of lunch meat.  Nicki absolutely does not want Sadie getting in on any of her lunch meat.  Now when I am over at her dish tearing it up Nicki is standing guard inches away, making sure Sadie has no openings.  The split second I am done Nicki is scarfing down the treat.

Another tradition is when I come home Nicki likes to come up on the sofa with me and lay down on my lap.  So yesterday after work I came home and sat on the sofa.  Nicki jumped up and laid on me as she always does.  Well Sadie tried to get in on the action.  Nicki instantly transformed from a timid, shy little angel into a ferocious werewolf.  She snarled like she was ready to rip Sadie’s head off.  I actually had to grab Nicki to keep her back.

We are glad that Nicki will assert herself when she needs to.  We just hope there isn’t any bloodshed in the process.  Today is a test of Sadie’s ability to be home for an extended period of time as Ali is going into work.  Hopefully she is able to hold it.

We received our taxes back from the accountant and just like the last few years we are again going to be treated to a sizable return.  We should have plenty to get the kitchen counters replaced, finally.  I’m looking forward to getting it done.  I still haven’t pulled the trigger on the refinance of our mortgage.  I have been watching the rates, hoping for them to hit 4.5% before locking in.

Woot off today btw.