While I know Hemingway loves me, I think he showed me yesterday that he doesn’t trust me. I had two appointments yesterday afternoon so I left work early. When I finished my first appointment I had plenty of time to go home and relax before the next appointment.
I unlocked the door and walked in. There were no cats to greet me at the door. I found that rather disturbing. They are always at the door when I come home. I started to walk towards my bedroom and suddenly Steinbeck came out, yawning and stretching. I looked at him and asked if he was a sleepy boy.
Then I looked in my bedroom and there was Hemingway happily hogging the middle of the bed. I asked him if the two of them were having a pajama party while I was at work. He just stared at me with those big green eyes.
I went to check on the mail and I noticed Hemingway kind of sneaking out of my bedroom. I figured he was going to check on his food dish but that wasn’t what he had in mind. I looked for him and found him underneath the dining room table. I picked up the tablecloth and asked him what he was doing. Again, I got the green-eyed stare. Then it suddenly dawned on me what was happening. I had come home at a different time. Hemingway knew I had left work early and he figured that meant he was going to have to go to the doctor’s house. The last time I came home early from work, that’s what happened. He remembered that very clearly and he wasn’t about to fall for one of my tricks again.
I confess………I laughed. Then I looked under the table and told him not to worry. I wasn’t taking him anywhere.
I left for my appointment and when I came back, both boys were at the door to greet me. You see, by then it was around the time I normally come home from work. So, I guess next time I have an appointment, I’ll just have to take the entire day off so I don’t stress Hemingway by coming home too early. Fine by me!
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Smart kitties! 😉
Mom says we’re too smart at times. MOL!
Stereo Purrs…….Hemingway and Steinbeck
Kitties can never be too smart! 😉
~ Tiger & Benji
We agree. Pay attention, humans. MOL!
Stereo purrs………Hemingway and Steinbeck
We kitties know when something’s up! Sometimes even when nothing’s up. MOL
Got that right!
Stereo purrs……….Hemingway and Steinbeck
Never underestimate your cats, they are so smart😁.
Yes we are! MOL!!
Stereo purrs………..Hemingway and Steinbeck
Such smart kitties. I barely remember anything at all. Mom says it’s like I was just born every single day!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Cupcake, that can be very exciting. Just think of all the new experiences you have every day. 🙂
Stereo purrs……….Hemingway and Steinbeck
They are so very totally tuned into us and our patterns….I think they rely on those patterns and if something doesn’t “fit” then they worry – they wonder – they do not like their little worlds turned around! LOL I get that from Teddy too…….he looks at me like “what are YOU doing here???” !!
Hugs, Pam
I think Teddy and my boys must be conversing and sharing notes when I’m not here. I love how they make us adapt to their lives.
Hugs Back……….Pam
I think cats have some kind of special wavelength they all operate on and share information and ideas with each other – – – like Spock’s Vulcan mind-meld or something…….they all seem to just KNOW stuff and do lots of the same things. They are special little critters that’s for sure!! 🙂
Yes they are. They will always be special in my world.
Kitties like their routines.
And humans must adapt. MOL!
Stereo purrs………Hemingway and Steinbeck
And the dogs would simply rejoice (bark, jump, scream, go out of their minds) that I was home early. And then ask to go for a walk, to the park, for treats, early supper, etc.
Dogs don’t know how to make humans feel guilty. MOL!!!
Stereo purrs…….Hemingway and Steinbeck
Don’t count on that, boys!
Well, you probably are the one big exception, Cupcake! MOL!!
Stereo purrs……….Hemingway and Steinbeck
Hemingway is a clever boy.
Yes I am. MOL!!!
Giant purrs……..Hemingway
dood…..glad ya dinna hafta ta go two de place oh eeeeeeeeeevil tho next time ya knead a new hidin spot sinz mom noez bout that one now ~~~~~~ 🙂 ♥♥
Maybe you can suggest some for me. 🙂
Giant purrs………Hemingway
Cats definitely know when we are near. I start running around the living room and meowing about 15 minutes before mommy gets home. And it doesn’t matter if she comes home the usual time or much earlier or later. My hooman brother and aunty Crystal live downstairs from us and he told mommy this. I alert them that she is on her way so they better stop whatever shenanigans they are up to. Hahameow! Luvz, Patzy
Patzy, your human must think you are incredible……and of course you are. Mom has no idea what we do when she’s on the way home, and we’re not going to tell her.
Stereo purrs………..Hemingway and Steinbeck
Yes, keep it a secret! They will never know how psychic we are. Unfortunately, I have two tattletales that live downstairs that reveal these secrets to my mommy!
We feel sorry for you. We can get away with all sorts of stuff. MOL!
Stereo purrs………..Hemingway and Steinbeck
Hemingway, when our routine is tampered with, it usually means it is not in our best interest, We are happy this turned out okay; even though, your mom gave you a bit of scare. We think that deserved some extra treats! XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer
I got extra treats and extra lap time so all is well. Thanks for checking!
Giant purrs……….Hemingway