Hi Jakesmom,

My cats have always done this. My RB Gideon would follow me around like a dog after I would go on a business trip. When I was unexpectedly in the hospital for a couple of days, he watched me like a hawk once I came home and would lie on the back of the couch above my head, making sure all was ok. I believe it's just their way of saying "Mom! I missed you! I am soooo glad you're home!