all dog, all the time

well, we got her back.  roxie is now lying down (the first time since we got home two hours ago) in the hallway.

one of the cats is locked up so she can get some peace and quiet.  our youngest cat has absolutely no interest and total fear of roxie.  the other two do not fear her but have shown utter contempt for all things dog.

we have managed to get ourselves a very high energy 2 year old.  so, thomas, who is fabulous with getting dogs to listen to him (it's all in the voice) has his work cut out for him.  me, on the other hand, well, dogs love me, that's for sure, but they look at me as a play-friend and don't listen to me.  only well trained dogs actually do what i say.  our whole family has some adjusting to do. 

did i mention that i can't imagine a baby.