While Humans Sleep

Night falls.

Quiet.

Dark.

Peaceful.

Humans sleep.

Toy animals awake.

Don't believe me?  Just take a look at what I discovered in the doorway of Tobin's room a few nights ago when I suddenly flipped on the hall light around midnight.

Recognize these fellows?  Maybe a closer look will help.

Why, it's Hermie and Milt and Antonio!  What are YOU doing on top of that gate in the middle of the night?

On second thought, don't answer that.  Maybe I don't really want to know what you're discussing so secretively.  Could it be...

~ Hey guys, follow me!  I know where they keep the chocolate!

or

~ Wormie's asleep.  Wanna smear shaving cream on his cheeks and see if he wakes up?

or

~ The coast is clear.  Come on, and let's make our get-away before anybody finds us.

or

~ Where's that giant they call Tobin Bear?  He's the one who stuck us up here, and we can't figure out how to get down!  HELP!!!