Friday, April 18, 2008

Frustrated on Friday

Hi kitties. I would like to share a story with you. I know that Mom and Dad love Mattingly and I very much, but sometimes I don't think we get all the respect we deserve. I'm going to give you an example below.

One morning I was sleeping peacefully on the bed:

This is a very comfortable sleeping position and I sleep like this a lot. But I should know better... because it is very easy to get disturbed in this situation. And sure enough, Dad saw me, and even though he was getting ready for work, went and got the camera.

The flash and the camera noise bothered me so I covered my eyes and asked him to leave me alone. But he couldn't help himself and had to rub my tummy. So I was awake and irritated, as you can see in the picture below.
Dad finally left me alone and went off to get ready for work and I went back to sleep, but before I knew it, he was back in the bedroom to put on his socks. And where did he sit? But almost right on top of me!!!I glared really hard into his back to see if he would get the hint and move, but he didn't right away.Eventually he did leave and go to work... but by that point I had given up on the bed and was off to the living room somewhere. Does this ever happen to you? The beans can have the bed at night, but during the day it belongs to the kitties. When will they learn? I wish I could say this was the first time it happened, but things like this happen all the time. I suppose it's a small price to pay for the food, and shelter, and toys, and all the love we get. But still... we are cats... we deserve respect!

14 comments:

Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Gee said...

Oh yeah, and now that neither of them has a job (how lazy) they disturb us ALL DAY LONG! I'm telling you, we need to send these beans back to skool to learn proper respect fur us cats!

Daisy said...

You would think that covering your eyes would be enough of a hint that you do not want to be disturbed! Can you believe my Mommie makes me move when she wants to make the bed? How rude!

The Crew said...

Oh Harlie my love, I understand completely! We can't get any rest here either 'cause Mom goes around with the flashy thing, bothering us while we're napping.

And, I'm a big guy so I'm hard to miss, but Dad has almost sat on me more than once when he sits on the bed. Of course, he always apologizes for nearly squashing me!

Love
Max

Motor Home Cats said...

We get disturbed alllllll the time. Fortunately, after almost 15 years, we have her trained that a certain look will make Mom back off but she still forgets every once in a while.

Tiki, Tavi, Cody and Camie

The Fluffy Tribe said...

all the time! we need RESPECT ~the Fluffy Tribe

Shilgiah the Cat said...

This happens to us too! Why do they think they can bring out the flashy thing all the time and interupt our peace and quiet?

Quasi said...

This is yet another example of unacceptable human behavior. I think a bitey may be in order.

jenianddean said...

Oh Harlie ... it is so tough isn't it? At least Dad has finally learned not to use the flash when he takes my picture.
--Jasper

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The Crew said...

Harlie my love, I tagged you & Mattingly for a meme!

Max

Christine and FAZ said...

I occasionally let the humans sleep in my bed at night too but only if they are very, very good.

Quinn and Angel brandi said...

Beds are for kitties! Isn't it horrible that we have to share???
Haven't heard from you for a while, so, since this is the Holiday for Hugs, I am sending you all one:
((((((((((HUGS))))))))))

Anonymous said...

Hey now, Mattingly, I see your 3rd birthday's coming up this week. Anything planned for a celebration?

Quasi said...

We haven't heard from you in a while. I certainly hope your humans aren't preventing you from blogging.