Addendum

Damn dog. I write a sappy little paragraph about Lucy not eating for 24 hours. I swear as soon as I posted the blog, she ran to her plate and ate all her food. I think I saw her wink at me, too. I guess dogs go without eating for 24 hours and it's no big deal. Maybe it is to me because I've never missed a meal. I can't imagine 24 hours without food. Well, okay--when I had my colonoscopies, I missed a meal or two, but even having my appendix out didn't stop me.

I'll remember that, Lucy. You better enjoy this first last Christmas. I've got my eye on you.