Reprisals

Now that I have returned to work, the Miller kitties have planned reprisals. After all, how dare their human who has taken care of them 24/7 for what has been their life here, desert them and leave the house even for a few hours without returning with goodies for them.

This morning (which is my day off) I was cleaning the pet fountains out only to discover the lid to the one upstairs missing. Hunting high and low in all the hiding spots that are in the two rooms netted me zero results. The lid to the reservoir was clearly missing.

Puzzled, I went downstairs and resumed my search. I found the lid, cleverly wedged inside my furry slippers (which were also missing from their accustomed place.) Which kitty carried this plastic top downstairs and hid it in my slippers is a mystery (as there are no witnesses) none that are talking at any rate. But my bet is on Charlie.

They have also decided that mom doesn’t get to sleep in any longer. If I have to leave them and I do, because there are vets to be paid.) Then they will wake me now at 5:00 a.m. in order to spend more time with my grogginess.

Chaplain and Oliver make up the first feline assault team. Vaulting on the headboard in true combat style. Chaplain searches for an exposed hand or finger to bite, while Oliver concentrates on the exposed skin of my face. Almost in synch they launch the attack. Oliver dives for my cheeks and Chaplain grabs my hand. One or the other succeeds in their action and I spring awake. Not the best way to wake in the morning but for them, it serves the purpose. I am now awake.

They have also decided that the computer corner, where I spend the majority of my time when I am home is the best place to hang out. Figuring to thwart them from resting on the top of my printer, we put up a large wooden barrier. But who am I kidding? These are cats and they love to climb. God has equipped them with the perfect carabiners (known to them as claws.) If they happen to slip during the ascent, God has given them wonderful shock absorbers (foot pads.) Although the barrier is high, Trump, Shimmer and Charlie manage to scale the top and win the prize-a snooze on top of my HP C5140 Can’t win for losing around here-

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.