Has anyone else noticed just how 'revered' our little furballs are? We will do anything just to make sure they're completely and totally comfortable, happy and content at all times. Take, for example, 'the move'.

You sit down to relax - maybe watch some television or read a book. Just as soon as you get comfortable, a warm and fuzzy little friend immediately feels the need to sit on your lap. Being such a cute little ball of fur, you don't object and simply adjust your own body to make them more room, or to share the blanket, although this certainly means sacrificing some of your *own* comfort. As you run your hand along the soft fur, the King/Queen (who *knows* how to get just what they want) starts purring contentedly. But sooner or later, you have to move.

Those last three cups of coffee are finally catching up to you, and very soon you're going to *have* to make a trip to the bathroom. But how? You have a large mound of fluff sleeping peacefully on your lap. Finally, the pain of a full bladder becomes unbearable. After careful consideration, you decide on a plan of action. As quietly as you can, you slip your hands under the fuzzball, all the while talking in a soothing voice. One eye slits open before lazily closing once more. A large sigh, and once again the cat is *sleeping!* As you lift your hands, attempting at all costs not to disturb the poor baby's position in the slightest, both eyes open and look at you accusingly. Baby talk, this time, seems the best approach, and you find yourself talking nonsense to a cat. Things like "My poor baby it's alwight mummy will be wight back and you can have all the bwanket sweet wittle kitty poo remember mummy wuvs you" in a disgustingly singsong voice. The kitty is then placed reverently upon a pillow in the *exact* position it was in while lying on you. The blanket is tucked snugly around. As soon as the kitty is comfortable, you can use the bathroom. But as soon as you stand up, you get the glare of a lifetime. The cat then stands up, clearly disgusted with your vain attempts, and stalks away in annoyance. Humans!

Copyright © Jenniffer NifferDollz
November 17, 2000