[MaWilliams3]

I didn't read all the posts, but it sounds like you have your hands as full as mine. I have an Xpen and I still spend most of my time home chasing a furry butt around saying "drop it" like an idiot because he doesn't listen. At any rate, things have calmed down since I discovered a weapon. :-D. There is this tiny mom and pop dog feed store / dog wash here in town. They sell duck feet for a buck each. Oh my gosh, my saving grace. I hide them around the kitchen and now living room since we learned to hike stairs. Keeps him entertained till its gone or the cat entices him into a game of chase- me- till- I- jump- up- on- the- window- where- you- can't- catch- me. He thinks he isn't allowed to have it so he hides it from me in his bed. Funny and cute, till I got thinking what else is he hiding in there.....