Problem: And many nights , many years , he slept in my bed . He loved to be right up next to you so he 'd cuddle up right next to your legs and pass out ( snoring ) legs splayed . So I ' m fairly grief stricken and having a hard time with it so far . His absence is going to take some time to register permanently ; I keep expecting to hear the patter of his claws on the kitchen floor but it 's not going to come . And when something forces me to realize that he 's gone ( like when I went to put my laundry in and saw that he was n't sleeping in his bed next to the utility sink ) I feel horrible .

Why is the narrator acting so sullen ?
OPTIONS:
- None of the above choices .
- They just lost a family member .
- They just lost a pet .
- They just lost their partner .

A: They just lost a pet .

Problem: It was weird ( but nice ) to have the evening to myself , and to have the chance to stay late at school and get stuff done . Abby spent the rest of the week with Dave or at daycare . She has adjusted really well to her new schedules . Her only issue lately is that she moves too much in her sleep , and wakes herself up once or twice a night because her legs are stuck in the side of the crib .

Why is it strange for the narrator to have the evening to herself ?
OPTIONS:
- She usually has to care for Abby .
- None of the above choices .
- She works at a daycare at night .
- She has school in the evening a lot .

A: She usually has to care for Abby .

Problem: This is from John Mayer 's blog , and he got it from another guy , but it is really thoughtful . ' This is about us all . Every one of us . Who all seem to know deep down that it 's incredibly hard to be alive and interact with the world around us but will try and cover it up at any cost .

Why is the narrator being so introspective ?
OPTIONS:
- They are talking to a friend .
- None of the above choices .
- They are in therapy .
- They are reading some philosophical writing .

A:
They are reading some philosophical writing .