Posted by Ted on August 17, 2002, at 9:47:52
In reply to Re: screwing up our kids » Ted, posted by .tabitha. on August 17, 2002, at 4:38:39
Hi Tabby,
> I've only managed to end the cycle by not having children at all.
I tried too, but a marriage is made of 2 people, and my wife was rather insistant, especially after about 8 years together. And, yes, we started out with a couple of kitties (they are still with us).
> my cat at least seems to have formed a secure attachment to me.
Our cats have developed attachments to us, but what's funny is that they seem to shift with time. Our oldest cat was "mommy's baby" until about 2 years ago, and now it drives me batty with affection while ignoring mommy. The other cat followed me around like a dog and annoyed me to death with affection, but now he hangs out with mommy and is "just a friendly buddy" to me.
> I feel I must have finally made some progress after all.
Yeah, but cats bring their own problems. One of our cats pees on our bed & pillows every time we return from a vacation. She doesn't do it while we are gone, but starts on the day we return. Her way of saying, "leave me alone again and you know what is going to happen. Take a vacation at your own risk."
Ffftt. Cats. Fuzzy, shedding, brainless reservoirs of cat pee and collectors of fleas. :-) :-)
(at least the flea problem is solved)
Ted
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