Chewie’s Morning Routine

Chewie is an early sleeper and an early riser. He is usually asleep for the night by 10:30 PM in the living room and becomes annoyed if anyone is still in

the living room after that time. He wakes up at around 7 AM and is ready for the day after a couple stretches. He is a master at downward dog. He waits by my bedroom door and listens for any sign that I am also awake. I try not to make too much noise, but Chewie does not live by that rule. He cries at my door to get me up to take him out. We will usually be ready for our morning walk by 8 AM. If it’s cold, he will use a sweater on top of his harness. Chewie only doesn’t agree to walks if it’s raining. His raincoat is quite a stylish look, but he hates the rain. Chewie and I will walk around the neighborhood and loop around back to our house. He is quite the speed walker and would run if I could keep up with him. After our walk, Chewie joins us for breakfast. He usually has chicken and rice with a sprinkle of kibble. He has managed to find a way to eat the rest of the food without touching the kibble in his bowl. After breakfast, he will hop up on the couch and lay by the window. That’s when his neighborhood watch session begins for the rest of the day.