Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Sweetness Alert!

 

Jim, are you being sweet again?

Well, that is my natural state, but of course, I am talking about Murphy and Stella once again.  They were pretty wound up yesterday, but by evening, they were mellowing out.  Yep, the two of them napping together on the couch...


 Joan's perspective above, mine below...


 And, the moment I didn't catch the other night: Murphy grooming Stella...



 No biting.  No wrestling.  No slap fight.  Just sweetness.

How long does it last?  Thanks for asking - the napping was over a half hour.  The grooming, about 5 minutes.  Then, they just laid there.  Until Stella gets her 12th wind (we are WAY beyond a second wind), and then it's back to chasing and stalking.  Jumping and wrestling.  Their night-time meal and Stella will go to her catio and Murphy will head to bed with us.  Quiet again.

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Yesterday late afternoon, Murphy and I were out in the yard; he walked around to Steph and Dan's patio door, and...


 The door was open and Murphy and Tango visited through the screen.  These two haven't had as much time together since we adopted Stella.  Pretty sure I could follow the conversation...

"How's it going with your new little sister?"

"Chicks, man - they be crazy."

"You need to come visit more."

"Yeah, I'm going to work on that."

 

1 comment:

Earl49 said...

So very cute, and I'm glad they are bonding. It warms the heart to see the two siblings curled up together and even grooming. Stella will sure keep Murphy on his toes for a while until her kitten phase dissipates.