Not only will they not let me sleep, they won't let me do anything else, either!!!

There are only 3 places where the chihuahuas will not potty. In their little crate (actually a cat carrier), on my bed, and on the sofa. They will only stay on the bed or the sofa if I'm there. We have a small dog sized crate, but they poop in that.

We live in a very cold climate. Even now it's only in the 60s-70s during the day, with a good breeze all the time. So I can't really leave them outside much. They chill so easily.

I have 2 kids, and a job, and a house to take care of. We're putting the house on the market soon, so I really need to get it clean!!! Like - I need to clean at least 5 hours a day (scrubbing walls, the basement floor, the furnace etc. etc. etc.).

These dogs are used to being held and cuddled like 20 hours a day. When (if) my mom gets well, she's going to want to go back to that routine. She's handicapped so she has plenty of time to cuddle them. I don't want to make them become too independent because I want them to keep cuddling with her when (if) she gets them back.

Help!! What do I doo???????

Please reassure me that they actually will be housetrained eventually! Please tell me this isn't forever.

And what will I do if Mom doesn't get better? I can't keep these dogs!