what now? a lap cat!

The kittens are now just over four years old and since Ted (RB) left
us, we have had no lap warmers; Spock likes to be admired from a
distance and Persephone will only settle if draped over my shoulder or
under the covers of our bed.

Until today ...

Today, for reasons I don't understand, Persephone decided to give my
lap a try and pronounced it adequate, curling up into an adorable ball
and falling asleep. I was so entranced by this unusual behaviour that
I tried not to move until she woke up and wandered off to beg for
dinner, by which time my legs were numb from my knees south.

Susan M...

That's great news! I hope that she decides to do this more often!

Both my boys have matured into good lap cats with age. Otis was always a
lapcat but is now a constant fungus. Chester has discovered laps only
recently and he's 10 1/2!

Susan M
Otis and Chester

polonca12000...

That's great news, Susan. So there's still hope for Soncek (7 1/2 years)
to become a lap cat.
Best wishes,
Polonca and Soncek

Takayuki...

For the benefit of people like me and Jill who have had only one cat,
what happens when you have a cat that's not a lap cat? Does kitty
just never settle down, and always remain standing when you put him on
your lap?

Katrina...

it kind of depends on the non-lap cat... Ming will stand there as long
as I physically hold him, then he's outta there... Buttercup will stand
there as long as I pet her. Once I stop, she kind of looks at me with
that "hey! you stopped!" look, and *then* she's gone.

polonca12000...

Soncek jumps off my lap immediately and is indignant that I took the
liberty of trying to put him on my lap.

Takayuki...

How strong and independent! Not like other cats who are very needy,
clingy, and shy, and want to be comforted and held all the time. :)

polonca12000...

LOL! Thanks for the laugh, Tak!
Best wishes,
Polonca and Soncek

Best wishes,
Polonca and Soncek

Takayuki...

under-the-covers tuxedo kitty, and it's a most wonderful thing.

whoo hoo! An old (well, mature; well, fully grown) cat *can* learn
new tricks!

jXwXeXrXmXoXnXt...

It gives me hope. Today, Persephone - tomorrow, Licky! :) He loves to
be petted, and will cuddle with me when I'm at the computer, but he
has never sprawled on top of me while I'm being a couch potato, like
both girls do. Someday, maybe.

All we have to do now is persuade her that DH's Magic Lap (TM) is also
an acceptable place to nap and all will be well with the world. We
might wait until the cooler weather to work on that one (it's high
summer here in the southern hemisphere)

polonca12000...

I'm jealous! I wish Soncek was a lap cat.
Best wishes,
Polonca and Soncek

jmcquown...

How sweet! Persia has always been a snuggle-bug (at least that's what I
call her). I was always told cats were stand-offish and she's the first and
only cat I've ever had, so you can see why I didn't know. But she snuggles,
sits on my lap, looks for brushies, curls up right against me when I sleep
and so on. I was quite surprised. I'm glad Persephone has decided your lap
is a good spot.

mlbriggs...

TuTu is definitely a lap fungus. Whether I sit down to watch TV or sit at
the computer, she jumps into my lap for a snooze and some petting. At
over 15 pounds this does become uncomfortable after a while. She hasn't
been sleeping with me much lately. She has a nice cushioned spot in front
of the wall heat vent in the hall bathroom. The weather here has been
very cold so the heat vent is inviting. MLB