9.13.2008

The Sun

This is a challenging time of year for me, and for Mommy too. One of my many critical job duties, as the family housecat, is to wake Mommy each morning. Her waking is the official start of the day, so if I fail my mission (and she is awakened by the hated noisy box instead) the whole morning is ruined.


I typically go by the rising of the sun to judge my approach (or when I need a snack, water, or snuggles). At this time of year, the time of the sunrise changes almost daily, throwing me all off. It throws Mommy off too, as she questions me daily, saying things like "Are fluffing kidding me little cat? Do you know what time it is?" To which I reply "Mew" meaning "No. You know I can't tell time. I'm doing my best here."


After a couple of days of innocently missed cues on my part, she becomes less trusting and less willing to arise at my first request. As a result I'm forced to turn to more drastic measures. Simply knocking things off the nightstand isn't going to keep cutting it.


I have formed a plan that I hope to put in play in the very near future. I can't report the plan yet, as Mommy is my ghostwriter, and the element of surprise will be critical. Stay tuned... and sleep well Mommy.

13 comments:

  1. Ooooh I love a secret plan. I want to know what it is!

    Huffle Mawson

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  2. Uh, oh! Something sneaky?

    We do not care for daylight savings. It takes us 2-3 weeks to get use to the daily rhythm again.

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  3. You work tirelessly to train your human Fin. I know from experience this can be a thankless task. I await your plan with keen interest.

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  4. I cannot wait to learn of your secret plan!

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  5. Uh Oh! I think your Mommy is in for a rude awakening!

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  6. Uh-oh! I wonder what the plan is?
    ~ Anna Sue

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  7. Hehe we like surprises, and we think your mum might be getting a big one.

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  8. Hi everyone! We wrote this post a day in advance so I can tell you today, that victory was mine.

    I carefully laid my plans, and waited for some divine intervention. I will give a full report tomorrow... but I can give this little hint, the name of the post for tomorrow is "And The Moon"

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  9. Fin, I's furry sorry our toy ascared yur Mom! It's good she has you to protect her frum crickets. If you need any help in dat job, just let us know.

    Funny, I'd rather keep Mom in bed than help her get up in the morning. When Dad gets up, I shnuggle up to Mom an purr an help her go back to sleep.

    I LUV yur fluffy pictor below. So luvly! You gots a grate tummy an toe fluff an tail fluff!!! Luv it!

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  10. I must learn your secret. My reputation as mommy's furry alarm clock that purrs is at stake.

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  11. We posted the winning Dare and I Dare You to accept the challenge!
    Karl

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  12. Ooo, that is a big project, Fin! I can't wait to see how you carried it out.
    Your buddy, Jimmy Joe

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  13. Nothing is better than a plotting cat!!!!! I can't wait :)
    Purrs Mickey

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