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I want to thank everyone for the suggestions after last week’s blog about our sleepless nights due to Harper’s anxiety issues over noises. I was hoping leaving the tv and music on would help, but when that failed I researched the Color Noise Sound Machine suggestion and immediately ordered one. I had no idea prior to the research that pink, white and brown noise could help dog anxiety and once I heard the sounds I told Harper let’s hope a soft fan sound helps because those sounds will give me anxiety. There’s actually 25 sounds and god help us if I select the rain or train sounds by mistake. The first night Harper was awake by 2:30am, but the shaking was greatly reduced. I can’t tell you how thrilled I was that she made it to 5:00am the next night with no shaking. She’s still acting panicky when she wakes up, but I’m hoping that will also begin to improve. I’ve tried to tell her she’s the only one creeping around the house at night, but after listening to all the nighttime noises I’m really glad we have a new color noise sound machine. Luckily a good portion of the exhaustion lifted prior to the College Football Playoff National Championship and the great win by the Michigan Wolverines against the Washington Huskies.

Coffee of the Day: Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Latte (extra shot)

Exercise of the Day: Steps (6,119)/Exercise Bike (14.50 miles)