I have learned....What have you learned?

Originally Posted by Bella713

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It was pretty funny. I had my hands full of pasta that I was trying to strain, and the two of them were quietly working away in our tiny kitchen, totally unfazed by my presence. If I hadn't turned directly around, I'd never have spotted them. And, because I was holding a hot and heavy pot in one hand and an oversized culander in the other, I couldn't chase them. They just sat on the table, looking up at me as I was doing my "Naughty Kitty!" routine.

They scampered pretty fast when Meowmy put the pot and culander down, though.

I have learned that whatever time Rambo decides is breakfast time....is breakfast time. And no matter how hard I try to ignore him....he'll always win. It would be much smarter of me to just get up, feed him and get back into bed.

I have learned that while 1 pack of soft claws can last one smarty pants tuxedo 7 months.

And the same 1 pack of soft claws can also last 1 devilish tabby demon only 1 month.

I've learned that I can't let my crew on the second floor porch anymore until it's screened in. This is because Peter thinks it's a good idea to jump off the porch into the pine tree that grows alongside of our house.

Originally Posted by eilcon

I've learned that I can't let my crew on the second floor porch anymore until it's screened in. This is because Peter thinks it's a good idea to jump off the porch into the pine tree that grows alongside of our house.

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Awwww, poooooor Peter!!!

I have learned, that while sleeping in a certain position, 2 kitties will each take claim on seperate sides of my leg. And when moving through out the night, I must keep my leg carefully confined within the 2 kitty "cattle shoots" or I will suffer "aggravated kitty attacks", which consist of biting my heel and the back of my ankle. Note to anyone spending the night at my house: DO NOT MOVE TOES WHILE SLEEPING!!! Apparently kitties CAN see with their eyes closed! ALL TOE MOVEMENT IS SUBJECT TO ATTACK! you have officially been warned! Good luck.

I have learned that all my silk plants were brought into the house purely for Anya's amusement. Particularly the large ivy on top of the bookcase. This has become her favorite item to "test gravity" with.

I have learned that there is no way I will ever keep my apartment perfectly clean when I have a husband AND a cat that don't pick up after themselves. For example, Anya has set claim to a stuffed monkey that is at least as big as she is and proceeds to drag it around the apartment and leave it in random places.

I have learned that lathering with soap in the tub is asking to be attacked. These particular hand movements are threatening to Anya, and should you wish to do this in "peace" you must press your body flat against the far wall of the tub where little grey paws can't get to you.

I have learned that humans are nasty, nasty creatures that don't know they are supposed to cover their "business" after using the bathroom. Anya proceeds to jump up on the toilet seat after I've finished AND flushed, give me a dirty look, and proceed to scratch around the toilet center to "cover" what I've done.

I have learned that computer monitors are evil and must be ferociously scratched at and attacked in fear that the pointy curson thingy will escape and wreck havoc in the apartment.

I think that's all for now.

I have learned that it is unacceptalbe to shut the bathroom door while I'm in there.

I have learned that a loving caress on my foot does not mean "I love you". It means that in a second, I will have claws and teeth in my foot.

I have learned that pens and pencils make wonderful toys, until you need them and can't find them. A few days later, you find them under the couch.

I have learned that EVERYTHING can be found under the couch.

I have learned that cats can routinely defy all laws of nature and science- for example:

*mathmatical calculations show that my cats should consume a small area of my bed...leaving plenty for me. But somehow it never works out that way. How does 20lbs worth of cats consume more bed space then 2 human beings?
*it always seems like my cats are in two places at once....knocking things off the dresser and pretending to be peacefully asleep on the back of the chair at the same time.
*Cat seem to perform very delicate calculations and know just where to throw themselves in front of humans to great the greatest amount of chaos, all of this while looking complete relaxed and at peace with the world.

Originally Posted by emily_325

II have learned that lathering with soap in the tub is asking to be attacked. These particular hand movements are threatening to Anya, and should you wish to do this in "peace" you must press your body flat against the far wall of the tub where little grey paws can't get to you.

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Noooo, Emily! Not sweet little Anya!! We don't believe it for a minute! This is too funny!!!

Originally Posted by Soka

I have learned that a loving caress on my foot does not mean "I love you". It means that in a second, I will have claws and teeth in my foot.

I have learned that pens and pencils make wonderful toys, until you need them and can't find them. A few days later, you find them under the couch.

I have learned that EVERYTHING can be found under the couch.

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We have this same problem with Louie....he is called the "ankle biter" and will attack your feet if you move them at all. I must scream "Louie!!! Get off my feet! Toes are NOT FOR BITING!!!" 100 times a day...
my couch too....maybe they think it's a grave yard for toys....

Originally Posted by emily_325

I have learned that humans are nasty, nasty creatures that don't know they are supposed to cover their "business" after using the bathroom. Anya proceeds to jump up on the toilet seat after I've finished AND flushed, give me a dirty look, and proceed to scratch around the toilet center to "cover" what I've done.

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I have learned then when walking down the stairs to stop on the second step and wait for the kitty to zoom by and cut you off, or you will trip and fall.

Originally Posted by AbbysMom

I have learned then when walking down the stairs to stop on the second step and wait for the kitty to zoom by and cut you off, or you will trip and fall.

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noooo, not sweet little Abby.....

Originally Posted by Renny

*mathmatical calculations show that my cats should consume a small area of my bed...leaving plenty for me. But somehow it never works out that way. How does 20lbs worth of cats consume more bed space then 2 human beings?
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I'm trying to figure this one out too.

I have learned that cats love the taste of human hair

This morning I have learned that cats do not have depth perception. While brushing my teeth, I left the sliding door of the medicine cabinet open, only to have Louie, who was sitting on the ledge of my sink, leap into the medicine cabinet (which is only 4 inches deep), lose his balance, fall, and knock everything out of the cabinet onto the floor. Then he just laid there on the floor for a minute purring.... he must be an adrenaline junkie....

Originally Posted by LuckyGirl

This morning I have learned that cats do not have depth perception. While brushing my teeth, I left the sliding door of the medicine cabinet open, only to have Louie, who was sitting on the ledge of my sink, leap into the medicine cabinet (which is only 4 inches deep), lose his balance, fall, and knock everything out of the cabinet onto the floor. Then he just laid there on the floor for a minute purring....

he must be an adrenaline junkie....

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I have learned that, even though we go to bed in the same place every night, Daisy still has to wander the house meowing at the top of her lungs until she finds us, in the same place we were last night

I have learned that an Annabelle purr actually means "your hand looks pretty tasty."

I have learned that even though Lucy lays on the floor and rolls around "looking" like she wants her tummy rubbed is actually a false invitation and she will make sure you pay for squeezing the fat

I have learned that it only takes 20 lbs of cat, strategically positioned about the knees, to completely immobilize a 175-lb pregnant woman w/an expanding waistline under two layers of blankets

I have learned that the boys can demolish a roll of paper towels in such a manner that 6 months later I am still finding bits of it thorugh out my apartment.

Originally Posted by goosehazel

I have learned that even though Lucy lays on the floor and rolls around "looking" like she wants her tummy rubbed is actually a false invitation and she will make sure you pay for squeezing the fat

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That is my LuckyGirl to a T! She will roll around with the MOST adorable little pink belly & white fur showing with a look like "Here Mommy Mommy Mommy!!!" and as soon as I touch it, I get the "HOW DARE YOU?!" look....

Originally Posted by RicaLynn

I have learned that it only takes 20 lbs of cat, strategically positioned about the knees, to completely immobilize a 175-lb pregnant woman w/an expanding waistline under two layers of blankets

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And would that be a pregnant woman with a full bladder?

I have learned that cats sense full bladders and will position themselves accordingly as to make it hard to get up and to the bathroom in time.

Originally Posted by gemlady

I have learned that cats sense full bladders and will position themselves accordingly as to make it hard to get up and to the bathroom in time.

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Prego and Polly like to come get petted when they see I'm awake, somehow always stepping on my bladder!