Our Collie also died in October, now we are only left with the very crazy (still behaving like a puppy) Alsation. He is far to big for the bed. Although, here is a thought - DH can sleep with DS every night so I get uninterrupted sleep and the dog can snuggle up with me instead. There you go, all problems solved 
DH just called he is going to his dad first, but I should better start soon. 5-6 is actually early for other people. I know some who don't eat till after their children are in bed. I'd be starving by then.
What is Nativity like? I have marked it in the Radio Times (we only get it Christmas can't afford it throughout the year), wanted to watch it. We got so many Christmas films recorded, we need to catch up on them soon.
Right, I'm off now. Pork steaks, chips potatoes and salad. Yum! Will be back tonight and then it's almost 5 sleeps!!!!
Actually, 5 sleeps til German Christmas, hooray!!!