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Life & Events > It's a Cat's Life!
 

It's a Cat's Life!

I have been subbing entirely too much. This must have been a very difficult school year, for the teachers are being driven to the beds as blossoms are driven by high winds. However, all of my subbing has brought an epiphany of sorts. No longer do I want to be reincarnated as a wealthy, independent male, I want to come back in my next life as a cat!
All of the subbing has caused me to fall behind in my housework, and if you know me at all, you know that I cannot stand filth! So yesterday, I attacked the dirt and hair with a vengeance. While I was trying to work in the kitchen, Mcduff was worse than a toddler. He would cling to my leg, get between me and the sink and push with his head--he wanted his treat. What could I do but stop and give him what he wanted. Moving to the furniture to vacuum the hair , I encountered sleeping cats. To move them brought a protest and disbelieving look. Stiff legged they moved from the furniture, looking back with their disgust well evident! Making the beds was a major feat! They love to play beneath the sheet and spread! I would grab and move them from the bed, but they would immediately jump back, digging their way beneath the covers. After repeating the process about four times, I finally achieved the goal--making the beds! Cleaning the bathrooms stimulates their curiosity. They must be up on the counters or hanging over the stools, or on the side of the tub watching the water go down the drains!
Eventually I  guess I wore them out. All day I worked, yet whenever I encountered the cats, they were resting peacefully except when distrubed by my noise or acitivity or when they had to eat or use the litter box. Did I mention the litter box. They love a clean box and will immediately have an urge to relieve themselves as soon as I scoop! I clean that blamed litter box almost as often as I flush the stool!

After spending the day cleaning and observing my little furry critters, I was hit by my epiphany! I want to be some one's little furry love baby in my next life. Then I might sleep peacefully, have my pots cleaned,  my food and treats lovingly prepared for me and never, never run a vacuum, clean furniture and curtains, or dust again!

posted on May 1, 2008 2:45 AM ()

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Sounds about right to me!
comment by janetk on May 2, 2008 6:59 AM ()
Cats have figured out how to live the high life. We are their slaves and they reward us with their antics. I am currently lusting for a little white kitten my neighbor has to give away. China won't permit siblings with any graciousness.
comment by elderjane on May 2, 2008 6:39 AM ()
My dog, Ku'uipo runs from the vacuum cleaner. She pretty much stays out of the way when I clean. But, when I bathe her, she is all over the place trying to rub the water off of her body, after we towel dry her. You have quite the challenge when you clean.
comment by hopefields on May 1, 2008 11:59 PM ()
Yeah, well I would probably sit in amusement as you tried to get your work done with the cats there. I might not even offer to help because I'd just want to watch. (Of course, I really would offer to help...nah, that's not like me! I'd just get up and get busy doing work, too.)
comment by donnamarie on May 1, 2008 11:16 PM ()
I feel for you
comment by augusta on May 1, 2008 9:19 AM ()
Hi Angie! You got some kitties AND Dulcie? Here is a message for them. You got a real, real nice mom! from Waterloo
comment by waterloo on May 1, 2008 8:17 AM ()
That's so true. I want to come back as a cat too. Our cats can be clingy when cleaning... except when the vacuum cleaner turns on. Then they're hiding under the beds!
comment by mellowdee on May 1, 2008 7:59 AM ()
Hobbes wants to come back as a plumber in his next life. He says, "Where does the water go when it goes down that hole?"
comment by jondude on May 1, 2008 6:14 AM ()
Yes same here, my cats eat better than I do and they get to sleep while waking me up at 2:00 am to play.
comment by elfie33 on May 1, 2008 4:35 AM ()
I agree! my cats are also fascinated with the running water, and making beds. when I mop the kitchen, my two kittens are so interested in the bubbly water. they have a great life!
comment by elkhound on May 1, 2008 3:55 AM ()

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