One year ago today, Matt and I drove to Maine to pick-up Reese and bring him home.
He was such a skinny, scared little guy with a huge head and big paws.
His first favorite toy was a blue and white cow. He loved it to pieces. It has been replaced about 3 times now.
But, with some time, he started letting us see his personality
He was such a skinny, scared little guy with a huge head and big paws.
His first favorite toy was a blue and white cow. He loved it to pieces. It has been replaced about 3 times now. But, with some time, he started letting us see his personalityand he got comfy with sleeping in his now usual, but then odd positions. We gave them each nicknames as they happened: the ball, the dead bug, the twist, the stiff, etc.
He got to know family and became, at times, truly a snuggle-bug!
He loves to keep an eye on his yard, the neighbors, cars going up and down the driveway and the squirrels.
Never wanting to be far from his people, he will at times, sleep in the strangest of positions, that I can only imagine are truly uncomfortable!
He is still learning that not all cats want to play - especially the two that live at my in-law's
He loves coming to work and watching the cars and people there too. My co-workers have become people he keeps track off as well - which sometimes causes Reese stress when everyone starts going to lunch!
But, he has his special place where he likes to take his afternoon naps near my desk. And he loves that there are more people to chase him around the office and throw tennis balls down the hall. The hallway at work is about 4 times as long as the one at home, so he can really RUN!
He has also begun to 'watch tv' :) He still has a big head and large paws, but he's not so skinny and has put on almost 10pds of muscle! I'm working on teaching him how to dance.
Mostly, I can't believe it's already been a year! We have all fallen into our habits, morning walks, evening playtimes and weekend morning snuggle time. He is a funny guy with his own share of quirks, but I know that Matt would agree with me, when I say we wouldn't trade him for anything! He makes us laugh, sometimes cry (for those of you who know of the couch) but is always happy to see us and can't wait to play.
He got to know family and became, at times, truly a snuggle-bug! He loves to keep an eye on his yard, the neighbors, cars going up and down the driveway and the squirrels. Never wanting to be far from his people, he will at times, sleep in the strangest of positions, that I can only imagine are truly uncomfortable! He is still learning that not all cats want to play - especially the two that live at my in-law's He loves coming to work and watching the cars and people there too. My co-workers have become people he keeps track off as well - which sometimes causes Reese stress when everyone starts going to lunch! But, he has his special place where he likes to take his afternoon naps near my desk. And he loves that there are more people to chase him around the office and throw tennis balls down the hall. The hallway at work is about 4 times as long as the one at home, so he can really RUN! He has also begun to 'watch tv' :) He still has a big head and large paws, but he's not so skinny and has put on almost 10pds of muscle! I'm working on teaching him how to dance. Mostly, I can't believe it's already been a year! We have all fallen into our habits, morning walks, evening playtimes and weekend morning snuggle time. He is a funny guy with his own share of quirks, but I know that Matt would agree with me, when I say we wouldn't trade him for anything! He makes us laugh, sometimes cry (for those of you who know of the couch) but is always happy to see us and can't wait to play. 
It's fair to say, he's family! Happy 1 year Reese!
Yay, Reese! How are you celebrating?
ReplyDeleteI got wet food all day and got watch tv instead of listening to the radio and Matt came home early from work so I got extra play time in the yard. I also got a new squeaky toy and a new collar with lobsters on it. It was a great day!
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