Friday, July 11, 2008

Sophie's a New Girl


Sophie is finally relaxing into a loving little girl. She's turned out to be a little minx with quite a sense of humor. Mom has been wearing a lot of skirts to work lately because of the heat. When mom lies down for a nap, Sophie plays hide and seek under the skirt. The only problem is that sometimes she attacks the delicate parts of mom's legs with her claws. Yikes, mom can howl which makes Sophie that much more pleased.

When mom's in her recliner watching tv at night. Sophie lays back in the crook of mom's left arm with her belly exposed. She looks like a infant baby. If mom doesn't pay her any attention, she whaps her cheek with just a touch of claws showing. Mom will then play, "I'm going to kiss those paws." This was what my little sis wanted all along. Mom is just thrilled becuase for the longest time So has kept a bit of a distance. She has always loved to cuddle with me and a bit with Jake if he's quite enough. She still shies away from mom's open hand when she goes to pet her on the head. Someone hurt that little kitten when she was on the streets before we found her. But those times are over and our happily ever after is beginning to start.

Now if  mom can just get a cuddle out of Jake. He's very loving on his own terms of course. He comes up begging for scritches and then kisses mom's hand til it's red, but he doesn't cuddle. He almost always sleeps away from mom and the other kitties. Sometimes he'll cuddle with me and a bit with Sophie, but he's only slept next to mom one time. She's wondering if he'll ever change. It's probably the brat Cookie that's kept him away even when she's no where near. Because when she has been near mom she sometimes doesn't let the orange boy near. Mom should close her outside the door one night at an experiment. As long as I get to sleep on the bed that would be fine by me.
 

45 comments:

Gemini and Ichiro said...

Oh Sophie sounds like quite the love a cat!

Turkey Cats said...

Awww, Reggie doesn't cuddle either. He sits next to mommy and daddy. He can only be held for about a minute. Abby is a very big cuddle bug.

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...
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Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

Sometimes Socks is like not having a cat. He can ignore you for weeks and then all of a sudden he'll sit in your lap and cuddle and want to be petted. He is a very sweet and gentle cat.

Scylla is a love bug.

and Charybdis is an attention hog.

It seems each cat has their own snuggle quota and we just have to deal with it.

The cat's Mom ~Alasandra

This is one of Socks' snuggle periods. He is sitting in my lap as I type nuzzling my hand.

Daisy said...

Hooray for Sophie! It sounds like she is getting the chance to be the love-bug she was always meant to be.

Black Cat said...

Oh, that's such great news, it just shows what being in a loving home can do. And that picture is so, so cute:) xxx

Jans Funny Farm said...

Sounds like a lot of happiness there, even though the personalities are different.

Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Loki, and Binq) said...

I haf started ta sit on The Big Thing's lap an he loves it. I jus droop all ofer him. Its great.

Motor Home Cats said...

It sounds like Sophie is starting to come out of her shell. Cody is starting to get more relaxed around Mom again too. We don't know if he will ever accept human loving, but he does very well with us and with Camie.

Tiki and Tavi

Pearl C. Pritchard said...

Well - that's the thing about cats... they're all different with their own little quirks. That's what makes us so lovable.

michico*Adan*Lego-小芥*阿丹*樂高 said...

I think Sophie is a very understanding and very sweet cat :)

Shilgiah the Cat said...

Aww Sophie is quite the cutie!

Lux said...

Sophie sounds like quite a sweetie!

Texas said...

Wow, that's really cool about Sophie!

Mommy wanted to help me thank everyone for visiting my bloggie, so we came over here to visit you and thank you!

Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Loki, and Binq) said...

We tagged ya fer a new meme. Hope ya hafnt already done it!

Chrissie said...

She's lovin' bein' loved, isn't she? I used to cuddle like that when my mom had a recliner, but she doesn't have it anymore. She needs a new one, don't you think?

::Mooo-oomm::

Mr. Hendrix said...

aw, I'm so happy for your mommy and Sophie that she is starting to really enjoy and be comfy with snuggles.

maybe now Jake will see her doing it and follow!

i only snuggle at night in bed. i'm getting better during the day tho.

Forty Paws said...

Sophie is becoming a little love-bug isn't she?

Luf, Us

PB 'n J said...

We're so glad to hear that Sophie is opening up - who doesn't love a cuddle bug?!

Mr. Hendrix said...

hi all! Tyler, I gave you an award on my bloggy. Stop by to get it.

PS I hope Jake started snuggling too...

Evergreen loves Kilroy said...

It sounds as though Sophie is going to grow up to be a wonderful little kittylady.

Motor Home Cats said...

Hi, we were just checking in to make sure you were okay.

Hope you are having a good summer.

Tiki, Tavi, Cody, Camie and Miss Jade

Turkey Cats said...

Hey, are you guys on vacation?
He he he.
Hope to hear from you soon.

Abby and Reggie

Quasi said...

I'm glad that everything is working out, sort of, with your family. I think sometimes that we cats have to be standoffish to let the humans know who's in control.

Shilgiah the Cat said...

Hi All,
Just stopped by to say hi and see how things were going in your part of the blogosphere. Take care and come back soon...we miss you.

Parker said...

Are you guys OK?

The Cat Realm said...

I Dare You!
Yes, it is time again for another challenge from The Cat Realm! Come and check out the details on our blog.
I hope you will accept the challenge and will eagerly await your entry!
Karl

Mr. Hendrix said...

hey all! just checking in. it has been a while since you posted. are you all OK?

michico*Adan*Lego-小芥*阿丹*樂高 said...

Sophie is really special, very cute~!!!!!

I have given you an award~!!! Please come and pick it up!

Motor Home Cats said...

Hi, we miss you. We hope you are all okay and are just busy with school.

Tiki, Tavi, Cody, Camie and Miss Jade

We just wanted to thank you again for our ham-micks. They are getting quite a workout. We sleep on them all the time.

Toffee K. Ripple Fuzzypants & Feline American Angels said...

Good job, Sophie! You're adapting well!
DMM

Mr. Hendrix said...

Hi all, it has been so long since you posted. We are worried. I played with my nip nanner tonight and thought of you.

Please let us know if you're OK

Shilgiah the Cat said...

Just stopped by to say hello. Hope all is well. Where are you guys?

Sassy Kat said...

Sophie is suhc a cutie and I am glad that she is setteling into her home. It takes awhile to get used to new places. Looks like a great place to live everyone is lucky to be at your house.

Karen Jo said...

I am so glad that Sophie is getting more cuddly. I hope all of you are all right. I haven't been by in ages and I apologize for that.

Turkey Cats said...

How are you guys? We miss you. Please let us know you are ok.

Reggie and Abby

Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Loki, and Binq) said...

MOL! I like to tread my claws through The Big Things clothes. An at night I sometimes find his delicate places...

The Cat Realm said...

What happened to you??? Where are you? Are you all o.k.?

Shilgiah the Cat said...

Hi! Boy you guys have been away way longer than I have...I was away from blogging for a little over a month cuz the computer got screwed up. Anyhow, hope you all are o.k. we miss your Tattles Tyler!!

ZOOLATRY said...

We know you're out there somewhere, we hope that all is well.
Just coming by with holiday hopes and wishes for you all.
Merry Christmas from your Zoolatry friends, Maggy and Zoey and Ann.

Karen Jo said...

A very Merry Christmas to all of you.

Toffee K. Ripple Fuzzypants & Feline American Angels said...

Merry ChristMAUS!
DMM & the Feline Americans

Motor Home Cats said...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - we miss you.

Tavi, Cody, Camie and Miss Jade

Turkey Cats said...

Meowy Catmas and Happy Mew Year!

We miss you!

World of Animals, Inc. said...

Sophie, you are such a cutie in your photo. We are happy to read that you and your mom are getting along together so well. Plenty of cuddle time for the both of you. Thanks for the share. Have a wonderful day.
World of Animals