Conversations with Bud:
Me: I have a bad cold today...I need to rest.
Bud: I'll just lie here quietly next to you and make you better.
Me: OK.
Bud: Can I have a cookie?
Me: no
Bud: Will you scratch my ear?
Me: no
Bud: Will you go get my toy?
Me: no
Bud: Rub my tummy?
Me: no
Bud: Order a pizza?
Me: ugh, no.
Bud: Will you let me out, then?
Me: sigh yes...but you're staying out.
Bud: You sure get cranky when you're sick.