We've all been there, and have awakened to something, be it a dream or some unknown source of noise. In other words, "things that go bump, in the night!" Regardless what, there are a few anxious moments as you address the problem. That's what happened to Max and me last night, or rather early this morning, about four AM! I had been up about an hour earlier for my nightly stroll and returned to bed. It always takes me awhile to get back to sleep, last night no exception. I think I was just drifting off, when all of a sudden, something went "Bump in the Night!" Sitting straight up in bed, trying to ascertain what had just happened, Max, my Lil Yorkie, awakened at the same time. He bounded down from the bed, barking his most ferocious bark and running from the bedroom. I decided this had been no dream and quietly and cautiously made my way down stairs with Max, who was still sounding the alarm!
As I went through the house, window to window peering out into the darkness, I admit to some feelings of helplessness! We checked every window on every side of the house. The neighborhood was absolutely quiet, not a movement or sound of any kind, just stillness! After validating there was nothing amiss, we made our way back to bed. It was after five AM before falling back into an uneasy sleep, interrupted by some strange dreams, like driving the car along a very dark roadway without headlights, and at the same time unable to keep my eyes open but for a few seconds at a time! Weird to say the least.
Anyway, morning arrived and we were safe, and because of our night's activity, Max let us sleep in until almost 7:30! Making another check of the premises, I could find nothing out of the ordinary. So, for now anyway, I'll have to be satisfied that it was just one of those Things that go Bump in the Night!
