[Stardate 2023]
Ode To A Rose: a short-haired Caliby/torby (mix of calico, tortoiseshell and tabby) with light hazel eyes. Born: Feb. 22nd. 2023 Birth-Name: Cashew. Adopted June 24th. 2023
If they could read our minds, what tales our thought will tell?
Rosie is, indeed, quite playful; as is her brother Gilean. Rosie, however, has an athletic, gymnastic, soft and lithe way of moving around that reminds of gymnast Nadia Comăneci. Gilean, playful as well, is more deliberate in his actions and movements. Inquisitive but cautious. Rosie, simply flies around and climbs everywhere. I have come to realise is that while Willie and Massie were both playful in their own ways this pair of young kittens can be resourceful when left to themselves.
And, for some, the parental anxieties and styles that emerge during the getting-to-know-you stages. Initially, both kittens were skittish around us, as expected. Perhaps, within a week the mutual attempts at bonding ease and they became our Kitties. Gilean relaxed more quickly than Rosie did. But we are now at their beck and call for attention.
Now, as time has gone by sufficiently, I admit – he, Gilean is becoming my Big Fella. Rosie remains Her (my wife) Girl/kitten. Rosie is becoming my Sweetie but remains, Our Girl as I enjoy the distinct ways in which kittens behave when looking for attention or show pleasure.
For example, Rosie is a chirper in her purring style. Gilean is more deep-throated. Neither Willie nor Massie meowed much. But Massie earned the nickname Cat-a-doodle. On those days that we tried to sleep-in he’d come into the room and loudly meow, like a rooster, to inform us that his breakfast needed our attention. He would return, if we ignored his first call and tried squeeze a snooze thought in.
Rosie is a joy to have around. At other times, as she chases toys around the floor, ice-skating pops to mind. Speed and grace combined. As painful as it is to watch them both crash into the door or wall in misjudged moments, it has been amusing to see. They are definitely making adjustments so no need for crash-pads.
We have now attached the nickname(s) to Rosie – Psycho-Kitty. Which she is not. It is like love bites. Gilean seems to be tuning in to His Master’s Voice.
Observation: While I have been aware of how sensitive cats are to sights, sounds and scents – having been around Willie and Massie, with Gilean and Rosie – their acute senses are downright astounding! I now understand just how acute their senses are. Which is why, (one of the reasons) I find amusement in flicking on the light, in the middle of the night while I am prowling about in the near total darkness. Flick! And I often catch her just as she ‘Blinks‘.
Rosie? Yes, she’s a lady; and the Kitty’s mine.
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[Year of The Cats – 2023]
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