I never thought it would be possible

Here I am sitting on the settee! Yes, I finally got to sit here(OK, when there's a cover on it). I achieved this in steps - first the kids let me sit with them when my mistress wasn't around. Then one day she caught us! So I tried asking permission and finally she gave in. Now I can sit on the settee whenever I want (even with muddy paws!). This was achieved in 2009 and I am setting new goals for 2010!