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randominityThis morning, I had a really hard time getting out of bed and going to work, and not for the usual reason of hating my life and job. My reason this morning was that River, my forever kitten of fluff, was feeling especially affectionate and climbed all over me, then proceeded to knead my collarbone (which, while cute, OUCH). She then proceeded to follow me all over the apartment as I got ready, headbutted my fingers, purred loudly, and was generally even more adorable than usual. And I had to leave. Sigh.
Of my two cats, Simon is hands-down the most affectionate. I have no doubt that he loves me and genuinely enjoys my presence (for whatever reason). He will sit in my arms, his head against my chest, and knead at me for pretty much as long as I'm willing to hold him without distractions. Even while I'm on the internet! Even though I'm not petting him! He just stares at me and pretends he's a human baby or something, I don't understand it, but I love it. Also he sleeps on my head every night and as soon as I get into bed he bounds up to say good night. He loooooooves me. He also loves River, making a point to lay down near her, groom her, etc. and this is a good thing.
River is the cat that I think sees me as the food and shelter dispenser. Oh, I don't think she minds me, as she does come around and sit by me when I'm working. But I get the distinct feeling that she doesn't like to be touched all that much. Sometimes she's happy to be petted - but only for a few minutes - then she's over it, thank you and goodbye. If she's doing something, ANYTHING, and I look over to her, she'll stop and look at me as if to say, "do you MIND?" (She won't go to the litterbox if I'm around, and she'll hop out, business unfinished, if I come into the room while she's in it.) She's very much a teenager, though two years old now. And she has the very sad habit of coming just within arm's reach of me when I'm in bed, and purring madly, only to run away if I reach out to touch her. She knows she's gorgeous and she is NOT for petting, if she isn't in the mood.
So I have to make do with moody mornings like this morning, and hope she's in the mood for more tonight. Or I'll go hold my baby!cat Simon some more. Decisions, decisions. God, I love my cats. <3
Of my two cats, Simon is hands-down the most affectionate. I have no doubt that he loves me and genuinely enjoys my presence (for whatever reason). He will sit in my arms, his head against my chest, and knead at me for pretty much as long as I'm willing to hold him without distractions. Even while I'm on the internet! Even though I'm not petting him! He just stares at me and pretends he's a human baby or something, I don't understand it, but I love it. Also he sleeps on my head every night and as soon as I get into bed he bounds up to say good night. He loooooooves me. He also loves River, making a point to lay down near her, groom her, etc. and this is a good thing.
River is the cat that I think sees me as the food and shelter dispenser. Oh, I don't think she minds me, as she does come around and sit by me when I'm working. But I get the distinct feeling that she doesn't like to be touched all that much. Sometimes she's happy to be petted - but only for a few minutes - then she's over it, thank you and goodbye. If she's doing something, ANYTHING, and I look over to her, she'll stop and look at me as if to say, "do you MIND?" (She won't go to the litterbox if I'm around, and she'll hop out, business unfinished, if I come into the room while she's in it.) She's very much a teenager, though two years old now. And she has the very sad habit of coming just within arm's reach of me when I'm in bed, and purring madly, only to run away if I reach out to touch her. She knows she's gorgeous and she is NOT for petting, if she isn't in the mood.
So I have to make do with moody mornings like this morning, and hope she's in the mood for more tonight. Or I'll go hold my baby!cat Simon some more. Decisions, decisions. God, I love my cats. <3
