Sunday, December 29, 2013

The Christmas Miracle

The Aunties who took care of me while the Human was away came over for an Adult Beverage last evening. It had been only a tad more than 48 hours since I'd seen them. As they waltzed in and sat in the living room, I did not budge from my pink beddie on the dining room chair. I did not run, I did not hide, I did not go UTB. I merely watched them with interest.

After a few minutes elapsed, I walked into the living room and inspected them from a closer vantage point. I marched up to Auntie #1 and rubbed my head on her shoe. She stayed very still, but then put out a cautious hand to pet me: I darted away. The Human sensing Progress Being Made, went into the dining room to fetch my favorite brushie, which she handed to Auntie #1. I marched right back up to her and allowed my self to be Brushed By a Stranger! While she was brushing, she was slipping in surreptitious pets! She gasped in silent shock as I allowed these intimacies. She brushed some more. She petted with greater enthusiasm. I did not run. I purred.

She handed the brushie to Auntie #2. I trotted right over and allowed yet another person to brush me and (sort of) pet me. She was a bit more tentative than Auntie #1, so I was a little nervous also. This continued for many minutes, and then I returned for another session with Auntie #1, after which I decided I had had enough so I retreated under the glass coffee table (visible in yesterday's blog post) and lay peaceably for the remainder of their visit.

Now here is the thing: No one besides the Human (with the exception of the v-e-t, and she had to knock.me.out), NO ONE, has ever touched me or brushed me or spent that much time so very close to me. The Human could hardly believe it. *I* can hardly believe it. It was a Christmas miracle!

43 comments:

Katnip Lounge said...

Obviously the house was filled with some sort of Mysterious Happy Gas.

Or plain gas, doesn't matter.

Either way, you were addled by the fumes!

Angel Prancer Pie said...

::thud,thud,thud::

Sorry, we all fainted dead away for a second. We can't believe you've allowed such intimacies! A miracle, indeed.

Happy Mancat Monday, Spitty!

Catio Tales said...

Yes, indeed Christmas miracles - this gift of accepting brushies is the best thing you could give the Aunties and your Human - much better than gold, frankincense or myrrh. Purr, maybe! Well done the Spitster.

Sushi said...

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Have a Blessed and Prosperous New Year!

Terri said...

Oh, dear Spitty. This doesn't bode well for your reputation. Have you gone senile on us?

Max said...

Good on ya, dood. Sometimes people need to be thrown a bone. I rub on the Grandma's legs while she's here because it makes her happy, and she controls the food. That's a win-win right there!

Andrea and the Celestial Kitties said...

Spitty!! Oh I'm so proud of you! What an angel you were! Aw you deserve extra kisses, or at least chick-hen baby foods, at least two jars! Yay for you!

Star says: Spitty, brushies are worth just about anything! I agree with my mom, you deserve some kind of chick-hens! And if you want to share them with anyone.. purrrrr

Summer at sparklecat.com said...

The brush is the weakness for some kitties - I would totally fall for it if my human thought to put it in someone else's hands. But until she thinks of that, I'll just stare at any and all visitors with disdain.

Fuzzy Tales said...

Good heavens...Surely you're not mellowing, Spitty? Say it isn't so!

CATachresis said...

That surely was a miracle Spitty!! You are becoming a big softy in your old age!!! I realised quite long ago that if you keep too far away from humans you miss out on the treats and games and stuff! Best to put up with their incessant kissing and stroking and tickling your paws if you get treats and playtime :)))

Unknown said...

Oh my Spitty that sure was a miracle. You are getting soft sweet pal.
Have a marvellous Monday.
Best wishes Molly

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

Good brushies deserve som intamacies...

Katie Isabella said...

I think it's my influence...Heeeee. No matter the cause, I am truly proud of you for allowing the Brushie and some surreptitius petting. Whose the King? YOU!!!

The Florida Furkids said...

We all love being brushed!!!

The Florida Furkids

Cats Herd You said...

Your tough guy reputation is gone, Spitty! But seriously, this is great. Maybe you're learning that all peeps aren't so bad. It gives us hope for Ashton and the manpeep.

brokenteepee said...

It is a time for them. Maybe Sherpa will come round....hmmmmm

Anonymous said...

OMC!!!!! CEILING CAT gave you the gift of confidence Spitty!!! What a pawsome gift. Ohhhh...maybe I might receive that same gift next year....crossing paws....and luvluvluv this post. Ps....squeeee to the Human

Pat Hatt said...

Well wonders never cease, making big strides

Anonymous said...

Well it sounds like it was indeed the ultimate Spitty Kingdom Christmas miracle alright....and may I say it was very kind of you to share your wonderfulness with your Aunties - that was (whether you realize it or not!) a fab gift for your Human because she was able to show your Aunties that you can be sociable on special occasions. Bravo - dole out those little treats on rare occasions though - you don't wanna spoil the Human.

Hugs, Sammy

Mr. Black said...

"...brushed by a stranger..."

Spitty, you are very courageous.

P.S. Thank the human for letting me know about Sadie the cat's good fortune. Hooray.

neora chana said...

We are impressed at the development of your diplomatic manners; practicing on humans is a beneficial way to while away the hours between knightly missions, Sir Spitfire! PT.

Ivan from WMD said...

Wow, Spitty, I am amazed! That *is* a Christmas miracle! I hope it lasts -- humans actually can be fun sometimes.

Tamago said...

Wow that is certainly a Christmas miracle! You must feel comfortable and confident around your aunties, and that is great!

charppps said...

Spitty you are NOT getting senile, soft or anything else like that. You, King Spitty were just letting your subjects show you the care, attention and respect that is due you. You should demand it from all your subjects that come calling. Of course, they should all bring you a little offering of chick hen, too for the honor.
purrs,
Jasmine, Joey, Eddie & Rosie

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

what purrfectly wonderful news! Maybe in 2014 you will allow cuddling? YESSSSS!

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

That is pawsome SPitty!!!!!
Miracles do happen.

The Furries of Whisppy said...

THAT is indeed a Christmas miracle. Well done, Spitty! That brush of yours must have magic powers. ;)

Wanna come over tonight? We have bananas! Yum yum.

...Tutu

da tabbies o trout towne said...

dood...R ya sure it bee de peepulz who bee drinkin de... beer ages.... N knot ewe.....
:) !!!!

Hailey and Zaphod and their Lady said...

What an amazing miracle. We hope you will see that brushing from anyone is great! Lee and Phod

Brian's Home Blog said...

Oh my goodness Spitty, a miracle fur sure!!!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Wow Spitty! A real Christmas miracle.

Unknown said...

Oh My!!!
Have a Wonderful New Year!!! Purrs...

Shaggy and Scout said...

Well, it WAS for brushies!

The Island Cats said...

We think you don't consider your Aunties strangers anymore, Spitty. Good going!

dArtagnan Rumblepurr/Diego Hamlet Moonfur said...

I know the truth - you're messing with the humans. Get them to expect one thing, than do another. It's an AWESOME ploy!

We want to wish you all a mega-happy 2014!

Willow said...

Spitty you did good making the humans happy by letting Aunties brush you with pets. It really is a wonderful thing. Wishing you a Happy Mew Year for 2014.

meowmeowmans said...

Oh, Holy Cat! Both Aunties brushed and petted you??? It's a Christmas miracle for sure, Spitty!

Just Ducky said...

Wow, you are getting soft in your old age. Or you just love brushies!

Cathy Keisha said...

Are you getting soft, Spitty? Sorry I’ve been away for a few days. I hope you didn’t forget me. When you read what happened to me, you’ll know why.

Anonymous said...

hmmmmmm....okay, I see where you're going here...lulling these so-called Aunties into a false sense of security...then after stealthy spying frum under teh coffee table, you waited until they had had just enuff of teh liquid nip to be off their game and WHAMMO! you pounced with ankle bities! Wow. I would have loved to see the screaming and teh bloods. It must have been great.

I mean, you did...right?

Jim Arnold said...

I don't believe it. Is this on the level? I think I'm being scammed. . .

Kitties Blue said...

If those aunties are going to be your caregivers sometimes, it is time to make friends. It's a shame to miss brushies and loves when your human goes away. Concatulations on this great progress. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Lisbeth, Astrid and Calista Jo

Unknown said...

Dearest Spitty,
Thud::
Purrhaps yous too had an adult cat libation (aka SILVERVINE) before they came over?
Good on ya big guy!
Kisses
Nellie