As I was walking through my house the other day, going about my chores, I made almost unconscious, idle conversation with the cats - neither of whom were near at the time - telling them what I was doing as I did it. Of course, it occurred to me, as I stuffed another load in the washing machine, how silly it was. The cats don't care what I'm doing; not really. Yeah, they're nosey little buggers, but truthfully, unless it involves food, they would much rather sit in a sunny window and doze.
Further, I thought, when having such conversations with one's cats, how similar they sometimes are to conversations one may have with babies and toddlers. I remember keeping up a running commentary about everything I was doing when my babies were little, which might account for why they talk so much now; not that I mind.
Once I'd made the connection, it stood out every time I said something aloud to the four-legged fur-creatures. I found myself saying things to them that I would and, I'm sure, did say to my kids.
The list, I'm sure, could go on. But every time I said something to the cats, I further realized...maybe I didn't really want to know the answer.
TTFN
JMS
Further, I thought, when having such conversations with one's cats, how similar they sometimes are to conversations one may have with babies and toddlers. I remember keeping up a running commentary about everything I was doing when my babies were little, which might account for why they talk so much now; not that I mind.
Once I'd made the connection, it stood out every time I said something aloud to the four-legged fur-creatures. I found myself saying things to them that I would and, I'm sure, did say to my kids.
Why are you sticky?
Don't eat that!
Don't climb on that!
Get down!
No, that's my food. You eat your own food.
Why are you wet?
Where have you been?
What have you been getting into?
Why is it so quiet?
Ugh, what is that smell?
Which one of you made this mess?
Ok, who puked?
Someone needs a bath!
The list, I'm sure, could go on. But every time I said something to the cats, I further realized...maybe I didn't really want to know the answer.
TTFN
JMS
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