Friday, February 20, 2009

Daddy's Furry Girl

I've always been partial to Dad. It's true that when I was a baby and had to be kept separate from Mattingly, it was Mom who slept with me in the spare room every night so I wouldn't be alone. All other duties Mom and Dad split evenly when it comes to taking care of Mattingly and Me, but I am just Dad's cat. Maybe it's because he picked me. There were a few other kittens in my litter, but Dad chose me. I'll never forget that, and I guess that's why he's my go-to guy.

When Mom had our Girl in her belly, I was Mom's kitty for awhile. I loved snuggling with that belly, and Mom was pleased that for once I would choose her. They used to say I was trying to help her hatch a baby because I was always on her belly. But once Girl arrived, Mom's lap was always full and I had no problem going back to being Dad's cat, almost exclusively. The second he sits down anywhere in the house, I'm right there to be on him. Here are a few pictures of what I've been up to the past few months...

Watching TV with Dad:
Helping Dad play Guitar Hero:
And when I have to give up the lap to Girl (because really, she's ok), I find a way to still be snuggly:

22 comments:

Gemini and Ichiro said...

I love that space between the lower legs like that because you can kind of hang down like in a hammock. It's very comfy and snuggly.

Daisy said...

Harlie, I don't think I ever knew you had that cute little spot under your chin. My brother Harley loves Daddie the very best, too. Maybe it is so with all Harlies and Harleys.

The Crew said...

George is the lap kitty in our house. He'll lay for hours on Mom but will happily lay on Dad if Mom's busy. Tipper lays on Mom but never ON Dad...just near him. Misty lays next to Mom, but never by Dad.

I'm not a lap kitty at all. Once in a while I'll sit on Mom, but only for a few minutes, then I leave.

It's nice that you & your Dad have a good relationship.

Love,
Max

Anonymous said...

We're both lap kitties. When the human found us at the shelter they though that Cliff would be the Females cat and Olivia the Mans.

Turned out the other way.

Great pictures.

Shilgiah the Cat said...

Aww What a cute pictures. Cool mark on your chin! Your little human sister looks very sweet. Nice of you to share your Dad with her:)

The Crew said...

Happy purrthday, Harlie. We hope you had a great day!!

Sunny's Mommy said...

Belated Happy Birthday, Harlie :-D

Peggy's Place said...

Our mom's parents had a maine coon that was a daddy's boy. When his mom brought him home, dad said he thought they already had enough cats and tried to ignore him. Coony went straight for dad and followed him around and always sat on the arm of his chair. Before you knew it,there was dad, loving on the boy. Cats aren't stupid, they know who they belong to before the humans do :)

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

Habby belated Birthday Harlie! You are a beautiful girl!

Pinky Ash and Boo said...

Nice to meet yo both, and Happy Belated Puurthday to you Harlie.

The Creek Cats said...

Happy Belated Purrthday sweet Harlie!! You sure are a beauty!

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

Hey Harlie, Mattingly...we don't hear a lot from yoo guys anymore. We know dat yoo is prolly bizzy wif dat blurpy gerl and dey is fun but maybe yoo could take a few minits to let us know what's going on.

Shilgiah the Cat said...

Hi Harlie! Happy Third Birthday yesterday! Hope you got lots of good treats and presents from friends and family.

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World of Animals, Inc said...

You are just too cute in the photos having snuggle time with your dad. You are great at the guitar hero game. Thanks for sharing the lovely photos. Have a wonderful rest of your day.
World of Animals

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