Most of the time, Zofia and Imogen sleep in normal positions, curled up on something soft and warm. Now and then, however, they prefer something extraordinary.
Imogen, for instance, will periodically burrow under the heated blanket in the library. Initially, I thought she was hiding. But when she wants to be left alone, she will resort to a corner of the room behind a bookcase. I believe that when Imo slips under the blue blanket, she is merely enjoying the heat from above, rather than below. She has, after all, the couch’s cushion for warmth, so she is snug from both directions. Fortunately, she likes lying on top of the blanket when I am sitting with her.
Zofia is more idiosyncratic. Her favourite spot for being alone is under the moveable staircase next the bed. She is so slender that she can slip under its edge without trouble, though there is little more than an inch of space available for that. When she first snoozed there, I became quite worried as I couldn’t find her in the apartment. A curious kitten could be anywhere. I think I located her only because a bit of her was sticking out.
Little Miss Zed also likes backing herself under the comforter on the bed. And she has also decided that, when waking me - half an hour before I need to get up each morning - she will tunnel next to me under the sheets and then turn around and lie against me for a minute, before crawling out again. Considering her length and slenderness, I’m surprised I don’t have nightmares about being overrun by ferrets…
Cats sleep, anywhere,
ReplyDeleteAny table, any chair
Top of piano, window-ledge,
In the middle, on the edge,
Open drawer, empty shoe,
Anybody's lap will do,
Fitted in a cardboard box,
In the cupboard, with your frocks-
Anywhere! They don't care!
Cats sleep anywhere.
~Eleanor Farjeon
Let me see if my memory is any good. Didn't small Hector early on, use the same steps for hiding a bit? If so I wonder if Miss Z smells his scent under there as he was such a playmate. And seeing both girls just showing their tail tips, cute. Good thing they are different color.
ReplyDeleteYes, you’re quite correct, though Hector would get under the staircase and move it about. It was a playground for him more than a resort of rest, but you are right in that he would burrow under there.
DeleteLOVE these stories about what these girls are doing! Big treat for me.
ReplyDeleteMy cats have never been burrowers. I think it's so cute to see cats that enjoy burrowing.
ReplyDeleteDerry was a burrower (especially when hiding in fear), so much so that I often thought he might smother.
ReplyDeleteImogen is doing what I wish I could, until Spring arrives. And Zofia is just being her usual adorable, engaging self. :-)
Flynn was a burrower. I would often wake in the night to find him under the duvet cuddled up tight to me. They are both very cute finding places they like to sleep.
ReplyDeleteYour two lady cats have purrsonality galore!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. I need a heated blanker
ReplyDeleteThey really are such sweethearts.
ReplyDeleteImogen has the right idea to stay warm. Zofia makes me laugh - at some point she won't be able to make it under the steps. Saku used to crawl under the couch when he was a kitten, and then one day he no longer fit. He too, likes to burrow under the covers occasionally. However, he tends to use his claws if I happen to move and gets removed rather quickly.
ReplyDeleteWillow likes to tunnel under the sheets like Zofia, but she doesn't stay long. As soon as she gets comfortable, she jumps off the bed. Joey likes to sleep on my pillow, and Cassi likes to sleep right next to me making it impossible to move. Then there's 17 pound Pete who likes to sleep on me.
ReplyDeleteI'd love for all mine to sleep on the bed with me, even Neville, the Former Thin Man.
DeleteThat is cute how those ladies take their rest. Never a dull moment your Cozy Apartment!
ReplyDeleteThey all have their own funny little habits. You better tell us about the boys now.
ReplyDeleteI like my bed on top of a filing cabinet which is next to a floor vent.
ReplyDeleteI love the warm air that blows up from the floor vent.
I also love to sleep next to mum at night.
Purrs, Julie