Bedtime

Some nights bedtime becomes a Battle of the Cat Wills.  We only have a double bed, so there’s really just enough room for Mike and me.  When we only had Tubbs, she either slept on my pillow (pushing my top half over) or at Mike’s feet (pushing his bottom half over).  Now with Buddy, we never know what pretzel-like shape we’ll find ourselves in. 

Since Buddy is not on friendly terms with Mike, he’s usually on my side. Before he gets comfy, though, he kneads the blankets for a good 15 minutes, purring the whole while.  And did I mention his nose runs?  (Eeew.)  Then he sprawls his long body out, pushing me into the middle of the bed and practically on top of Mike (not necessarily a bad thing in certain circumstances, but when you’re trying to sleep …).

Then comes Tubbs.  Sometimes she is content to take over Mike’s foot space; most times, however, she wants my pillow.  If Buddy’s head happens to be in her way, too bad.  She’ll lie down anyway. Buddy gets a faceful of gray fur.  No fight ensues, fortunately; Buddy just turns around so I have not one but two cat butts in my face.  Feel the love.  The best scenario is Buddy stretched out parallel to my body (as opposed to perpendicular and taking up way too much space) and Tubbs at Mike’s feet.  That way I’m not the only one trying to sleep in a yoga pose.

This doesn't even touch upon the nights when Tubbs is on the bed and Buddy wants to play/fight.  I don't even want to get into that ...

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