Something is happening at the Sirrah house!

[sirrahbed]

Dylan has done a distinct turnabout. He is still good ole Dylan but he has made it clear to Eliot that he is NOT putting up with the abuse any longer! Thankfully, it appears that Eliot is a quick study and is not pushing the issue and they were even grooming each other this morning(briefly) Last night, there were several standoffs and Dylan claimed his rightful spot on my bed. Eliot decided he could not lay there. Bad move. Eliot got a good smacking!! (Dylan is FAST with the paws!!!) Dylan slept at my feet all night Eliot came down to glare several times but Dylan calmly ignored him Emily seemed confused by the whole thing and did not even sleep with her daddy!! So, guess we have TWO male cats of fairly equal authority. Eliot is still topcat (I think) but he better quit bullying Dylan just for the fun of it. Emily needs to learn to share because Dylan has had enough of her attitude too.
It is really funny to watch all of this unfolding!!!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by sirrahbed
Emily seemed confused by the whole thing and did not even sleep with her daddy!!

Oh my! This is sounding serious now! First of all, where will Emily sleep if she doesn't sleep with her daddy and secondly, how will poor daddy get to sleep without his snuggle session first? Looks like the new princess Lizzie might have her work cut out for her before she even arrives.

Seriously though, as I was reading this I was thinking of how you've been busy lately with your birthdays and surprise guests (is Missy still home?) and all, and maybe the whole household is in a small uproar because of all the activity?

[sirrahbed]

No, the house guests are elsewhere from now on - we had our time with them in the middle of their stay and they really were not here much - though we have been in and out more than usual - maybe that does exlpain it - as they as used to a VERY calm and quiet house.
We are BOTH giving each cats LOTS of attention as they seems to really be needing and demanding it Maybe they sense that?? We are doing this to hopefully reassure them in readiness for the two new babies. I do not want to distress anyone you know??
I am hoping that Eliot will decide to play with the babies since he is the most active and playful and NOBODY plays with him. (except US) Dylan - we are hoping will be good ole Uncle Dylan. Emily is the enigma - we have NO IDEA how she will react - maybe maternal?? I think she is the one most likely to be jelous so Dennis is planning to not show much attention to the kittesn. That will be MY (happy) job

[jazzcat]

Interesting that this is happening now. Maybe they are picking up on the impending changes to the house so they are taking care of some business beforehand. Dylan sounds like he's just going to establish his position now so there will be no question when the kittens arrive.

Emily didn't sleep with her daddy??? Shocking!

[chrangharris]

Originally posted by catnapper
Oh man, all I can think of is the musical West Side Story.... "if you're a Jet, you're a Jet for life... " And I can see Dylan dressed in a black leather jacket snapping his paws singing this while laying out his turf.

LOL! That is one of my favorite movies and the mental image of Dylan in leather is to much!