Finals are over and it’s finally time to head home. You can stop thinking about all things school, studying, and stress related. It’s time to switch out excessive amounts of coffee for hot chocolate. The pumpkin spice days are behind us and we are living through the peppermint craze. Now we have a month of mom’s cooking, lots of naps, and zero responsibility to look forward to. The thing we are most looking forward to, though, is lots of snuggles with our much-missed pets.

Let me tell you a bit about my dogs. For one, I am already at the grandma level of obsession with them. They are my screen saver, pictured on my dorm wall, and even on my debit card. Trixie is a beagle mix who spends her days sleeping and eating; we all envy her. She is a spoiled princess who only sleeps in our beds, won’t go outside if the grass isn’t cut, and dreads her older sister’s excitement and energy. Our german shepherd Lucie is the complete opposite, playing outside as much as she can and substituting every sock we own for her chew toys. To share some of the adorableness with you, here is the end of the semester as told by Trixie and Lucie.

Catching up on all the sleep lost during exam week:

Asking your mom to cook your favorite food:

Reuniting with your friends from home:

Not wanting to leave the house:

If someone wakes you before noon...

Hiding from responsibility like:

Using a full-size shower again:

Reclaiming your favorite TV spot:

If your family tries to get all huggy (I swear she loves me):

Caught borrowing your sibling's clothes:

DID SOMEONE SAY CHRISTMAS COOKIES:

Hoping for a white Christmas:

Happy Holidays from the cutest pups there are!