I'd like to bring something to your attention that has been bothering me. You know I love and respect you with all my heart, but your recent change in schedule has caused some issues.
Mom's arrival at the house after she has been "Working" all day is Our Special Time. I'm sure you've missed her too but I'd really like all of her attention on me when she arrives. When you distract her with your presence she forgets some of the key points of our routine. The routine should go something like this:
- I roll on the floor looking my cutest
- She squeals with delight at the site of the kitty
- She asks "Who is my precious girl?" - naturally we know the answer, but I always say "ME-ow" in case she forgets
- She lifts the kitty for a short cuddle - I flail and pretends to hate this cuddle
- She asks "How was your day?"
- She scritches my neck as I give my full report
- Continue conversation as Mom changes and I follow her to the bathroom.
- She feeds hungry kitty (this is critical - and she should NEVER be distracted at this point)
Once our time is over then Mom is free to focus her attention on you and you on her.
Thanks for your understanding, respectfully,
Finny Da Floof
That sounds perfectly reasonable!
ReplyDeleteWe have a very similar routine at our home. I spend all day looking forward to it and making sure my fur is perfectly groomed for the exact time that Mommy gets home from work. Mommy thinks it's funny that I look perfect when she comes home on time, but when she comes home earlier than usual I look all disheveled with fur sticking up in all directions.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a very reasonable proposal. What are the repercussions if he doesn't comply?
ReplyDeleteHmmmm, only 5 minutes? That's all you ask? That is beyond reasonable...I prefer asking for 5 hours, but who's counting.
ReplyDeleteGive him a good whapping if he doesn't cooperate.
We can so totally relate, mummy time at the end of the day = sacred!!!!
ReplyDeleteI so much agree Fin!
ReplyDelete5 minutes? That's not nearly long enough for me!
ReplyDeleteOh yes! That's a routine that should NEVER be messed with. We do a similar one but Alice also adds running to the scratching pad and scratching as fast as she can. I think since you were so nice about it that your Daddy will comply.
ReplyDeletejane
That is a very reasonable request, Fin. Fin's daddy, we suggest you co-operate!:)
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you - but I have that special time with my dad until mum gets home.....she spoils all our fun...
ReplyDeleteYou can't trust the dads sometimes.
ReplyDeleteHuffle Mawson
We hope your dad gets the message...
ReplyDeleteWe know what you mean, Fin! We don't like it when our mom is distracted from us too!
ReplyDelete5 minutes is more than reasonable (and you should get much more, Fin, you deserve it!). Your daddy should certainly cooperate. If not, whap him when he least expects it.
ReplyDeletePurrs and hugs,
The Kitty Krew
You have put your point across very reasonably. We hope your dad realises his place is behind you when your mum gets home.
ReplyDeletePurrfect schedule! She should take care of you first.
ReplyDeleteCindy
Fin dear, did you know that errant Daddies can be temporarily fostered, to allow them to learn better manners?
ReplyDeleteThis allows Mums to give you ALL of their attention.
Wuudles
That sounds more than reasonable to us. I mean 5 minutes isn't too much to ask is it?
ReplyDeleteyou know men, you have to spell it out for them. good job!
ReplyDeleteI hope the dad is listening and taking notes. Copious notes!
ReplyDeleteOh Fin, how can we efur beg your furgiveness for distracting your Mom from her priorities with you! We promise not to do it again.
ReplyDeleteWhat a purrfect routine, Finny!
ReplyDeleteAn excellent letter, Fin! How can he fail to see your ultra reasonable point of view?
ReplyDeleteIt sounds so lovely :)
ReplyDeleteI love your routine.
Puurfect ....
Kareltje =^.^=
We think that you shoulds ask you's momma to print out your letter on the 'puter so's you can put it on you's dadda's pillow so's he can read it LOTS!
ReplyDeleteAlways important to share those first few minutes when she comes home.
ReplyDeleteWe think this is a very nice way to express this Fin, we hope he agrees. It's kind of the opposite at our house.Mamma is always with us so when Daddy comes home all 3 of us try to pile up on him. Mamma is smart and stays out of our way.
ReplyDeleteOur dad kinda gets in the way of our routine, too, on those days he comes home early. It really stinks. I think your letter was very well-written and way more polite than our letter would be. hee hee
ReplyDeleteLove,
Tazo
Fin dear, your requests are quite reasonable, considering you are Queen of the House and all.
ReplyDeleteThe routine sounds purrfectly reasonable. You are entitled to at least that amount of attention.
ReplyDeleteYou go tell them! Your demands are beyond reasonable. They should feel very lucky with such light demands from their feline overlord.
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