I have three children, ranging from ages 15 to 2. They depend on me for everything... and they are my everything.
At almost 16 years old, Pimp is my old man. He was once a thick, stocky 23-pound cat, and now I affectionately call him my little bag of bones. He's had several big health issues in the last few years, but I'd move heaven and earth (and go beyond broke in the process) to do whatever it takes to keep him with me as long as I can. He's doing great now, snoozing away in his self-heating cat bed.
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Pimp beard! |
Moo makes a great scarf. |
Phantom wondering who that handsome dude in the camera is. |
I know exactly what they like and don't like to eat. (Phantom hates anything chicken, Moo doesn't like anything even remotely chunky, and Pimp prefers his covered in gravy.)
I know exactly what toys they prefer to play with. (Phantom only likes wand toys, Moo likes bigger stuffed animal toys, and Pimp only likes those little multi-pack mice.)
I know what they are saying when they talk to me. (Phantom has a special chirp when he wants to play, Moo yells at me when he wants to get picked up, and Pimp has a special "turn on the bathroom faucet" meow.)
I know their sleeping routines and patterns. (Phantom sleeps on the floor near the foot of the bed or curled up along the bedroom wall, Moo sleeps at the foot of the bed on my side against my feet, and Pimp sleeps right up next to me on my side snuggled up right to my chest.)
I also know they each have their little "things" that make them special.
Moo, for instance, loves boxes. If I put a box on the floor -- any box, any time of the day -- he'll be in it within 10 seconds, guaranteed. It's adorable and comical. He also brings me toys when I'm gone for the day... when I get home there are always two or three of his favorites (always the stuffed gator and the rat, sometimes the end of a feather wand toy that broke off years ago). We call this his job, and he does a great job of it. He doesn't even take weekends off!
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Even this happened one moving day... The box determination is admirable. |
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Black and white lovey face. |
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Phantom hates straight pictures. |
Being a cat mom is awesome. My three boys give me so much joy and are each so unique and loving and silly. They have such different personalities! There is never a dull moment around here, and I am always surrounded by unconditional love.
Some people think cats are boring or that owning a cat is not cool. Only "crazy" people have cats and dog owners are so much more normal, they think. They think cats do nothing but sleep all day and that they are all the same.
They all think wrong, though. We know that, and I hope one day everyone else does too. Being a cat mom is a wonderful thing to be!
What does being a cat mom mean to you? Let's all share in the comments!
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Very well done my friend - you are a talented writer - live this lurve and how both of our 3rd cats were "mistakes"!! Lolol I renrmber the girl when U was in Miami 2 years ago "Nope, no 3rd cat for me. Never" ;)
ReplyDeleteBeing a Cat Mom means never a dull moment in the house, and I love it. I could have done without the attack on my feet this morning, and having a cat climb onto my chest as I'm typing. I could list a whole page of things I "could have done without", but what I never want to do without are my cats.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written, Dorian. You so eloquently honor all of us and our special families. I'm sure we all see elements of our own unique relationships in your words. You should publish this - Oh Wait!!! You did!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Here is to all the Crazy Cat Moms!!! I can't wait for the bad connotation to be gone from that. So happy you are leading the crusade! xoxo Also CAN'T WAIT FOR MY FIRST BOX!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Cat Mom day! Phantom shouldhave his own show on HGTV....dec-cat-orating for kittehs!
ReplyDeleteWho could describe better than you what a catmummsday means to all uf who have been adopted by our beloved kitties. Thanks for that wonderful post and happy caturday as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pawsome post, Miss Dorian. The mom totally relates.
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you! <3
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ReplyDeleteDorian you are a fantastic, wonderful loving cat mom!! Pimp, Moo and Phantom are so lucky to have you in their lives and having them sure is the cats' meows for you! I'm a cat mommy too and a crazy but sane and proud cat lady too!
ReplyDeleteBeing a mom to my Frank, Samantha, Jack and Ben means the world to me! They are my life (and hubby too).
Being a cat mom myself, I totally relate to this post. I loved it so much that I mentioned it on my Fabulous Friday Links post: http://catladyconfidential.com/2015/05/15/working-on-diy-project/
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