So, apparently, SS13 has been listening in on conversations. Things have been difficult for me lately. A lot of work stress and I'm trying to process a lot of emotions around my grandmother's death. DH and I had a bit of an argument Saturday night -- no yelling or anything, and we talked some things out.

I haven't been super fun to be around and despite my efforts, I've been less cheerful and have occasionally been short. SS has noticed. DH told him I'm dealing with grief and this is normal.

But, he was listening to our conversation and overheard me saying something about how I love my nieces but didn't mention him -- something he told BM. No, I didn't mention him. I was talking about some political issues and women's rights. SS ,and my nephew for that matter, don't really factor into what I was talking about.

Anyway, I told DH he needs to have a talk with him about eavesdropping. That generally doesn't go anywhere good and, especially if you're a kid, you're going to hear stuff you don't understand or that's out of context. Regardless, he doesn't need to go spouting stuff off to BM. DH just told her he was eavesdropping and taking things out of context and none of it is her business.

On another note, our new dog (2-year-old Rottweiler mix) likes to go into SS's room with him and, sometimes at bedtime lies on his bed with him for a few minutes. This makes SS happy because this is the first time one of our dogs has actually wanted to be around him. We just told him to leave his door open when Dog is there so he can leave when he wants.

While doing a room check, I found a chocolate bar wrapper, a square of chocolate, and an unopened bar hidden in his pillowcase. Also numerous wrappers in his bathroom trash. (It's generic looking stuff from a school fundraiser, so he's obviously buying it at school and sneaking it in.) I'll give him a break on the ones in the trash as he could have eaten those at school and been cleaning out his backpack. But there's no excuse for chocolate in his bed.

Food in the room has been an ongoing issue. DH has taken away electronics, stopped buying certain drinks and treats, etc. He's talked to SS about our concern a dog could get something that could make him sick.  None of this works at all. SS is well aware of the dangers of chocolate. And that New Dog gets on his bed at times. (Little Dog is not interested in going into SS's room as he's a Velcro mama's boy.)

I told DH and he was livid. SS will no longer be allowed to have a dog in his room at any time. No electronics next time he comes over. Backpack and pocket checks when he gets home.

This is utterly ridiculous that we're still dealing with this. And the threat to our dogs pisses me right the hell off.