Oh my dear Ally....how I know your suffering! As the young people say....been there, done that. My domain was also invaded by a youngster....Sweet Eddie. Sweet my..... Anyway, I tried to get rid of him to no avail. So I made sure he knows WHO is the boss.....MOI!! A whack to the tush, a well-timed hiss, an occasional growl, a few boxes to the ears. Now I allow him to play with me once in a while and I try and keep an eye on him by napping in the same room most of the time.

But....and this is important....never let your guard down....you must be ever vigilant in ensuring he knows his place.

Good luck my dear, you are going to need it!

Yours in martyrdom,

Edwina