tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861518104298318602.post6747863093920299243..comments2023-09-17T10:16:04.077-04:00Comments on Land of Bean: Nightime RitualsCaraBeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04614627167922944626noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861518104298318602.post-85884657247437756772008-11-12T02:40:00.000-05:002008-11-12T02:40:00.000-05:00Cats do seem remarkably aware of who the babies ar...Cats do seem remarkably aware of who the babies are. This all sounds lovely and cuddly. We're down to wingin' it with bedtime which pretty much sucks!Zip n Tizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760606219381683552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861518104298318602.post-5360363819470816372008-11-11T07:00:00.000-05:002008-11-11T07:00:00.000-05:00That's so nice! What a lovely scene. I think ani...That's so nice! What a lovely scene. I think animals do understand new life. I know our dogs always did (well, except our golden that we have now, he's sorta dumb)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861518104298318602.post-40922333324549670632008-11-10T22:15:00.000-05:002008-11-10T22:15:00.000-05:00That's such a sweet scene--you and Sophie and the ...That's such a sweet scene--you and Sophie and the cat in the rocking chair! I do think some animals "get" the baby thing--I have had dogs that do--and unfortunately, one that just doesn't!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13169651319563063662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861518104298318602.post-9870685260328979042008-11-10T21:54:00.000-05:002008-11-10T21:54:00.000-05:00Damselfly - Sadly, I think it is more about an amp...Damselfly - Sadly, I think it is more about an ample lap than talent, but thanks!CaraBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04614627167922944626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861518104298318602.post-19177334035391402152008-11-10T21:50:00.000-05:002008-11-10T21:50:00.000-05:00That is very sweet. Whatever bedtime ritual works ...That is very sweet. Whatever bedtime ritual works for you is a good one. I can't imagine fitting both a child and a cat on my lap -- you are super talented!<BR/><BR/>Fly loves the cats ... to death! He likes to pull on their tails and chase them until they've disappeared under the furniture.<BR/><BR/>Love the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee!Damselflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139191935886860839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861518104298318602.post-52022533279664919662008-11-10T19:11:00.000-05:002008-11-10T19:11:00.000-05:00What a sweet little ritual!And your cat's name IS ...What a sweet little ritual!<BR/><BR/>And your cat's name IS awesome!jori-ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948522321422834903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861518104298318602.post-64419353994372405252008-11-10T17:17:00.000-05:002008-11-10T17:17:00.000-05:00It's amazing how kids can change everything in you...It's amazing how kids can change everything in your household. Our bulldog is the same way with both the kids. He lays there and lets them climb on him, pull his eyes opening when he is sleeping, put things on his head, etc. He acts just like he is there for their enjoyment!Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13475374609857837312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861518104298318602.post-81945995924902731732008-11-10T16:04:00.000-05:002008-11-10T16:04:00.000-05:00ok that link makes me so want another kitty. I so ...ok that link makes me so want another kitty. I so know what you mean, our cat is the same way. He is so extremely gentle with the kids even when they get a little too rough.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399156539354549499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861518104298318602.post-11989327025655379642008-11-10T14:24:00.000-05:002008-11-10T14:24:00.000-05:00I've noticed that also with one of our cats who wo...I've noticed that also with one of our cats who would claw anything that touched her and now she is much more forgiving of the boy. has had no reaction to the new baby either. Love that web site too cute!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861518104298318602.post-12272852919443576772008-11-10T14:11:00.000-05:002008-11-10T14:11:00.000-05:00I'm loving the name of your cat!!! Especially sin...I'm loving the name of your cat!!! Especially since I have 9 pets with Harry Potter names. (well, actually 8 now, thanks to those darn raccoons)<BR/><BR/>That would be a great name for a hairless cat like mine!I Love Purple More Than Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01775490055724447691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861518104298318602.post-60670363565288824062008-11-10T13:47:00.000-05:002008-11-10T13:47:00.000-05:00I am still laughing at the "Notsohairy Potter" nam...I am still laughing at the "Notsohairy Potter" name. Best. Cat. Name. EVER!<BR/><BR/>And of course Sophie has brought out her mothering instincts. Look at your child! She brings out my mothering instincts.<BR/><BR/>Please don't be afraid of me.Lula!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18341753113164178323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861518104298318602.post-17976878456806474752008-11-10T13:24:00.000-05:002008-11-10T13:24:00.000-05:00If there is ANYTHING I've learned through having k...If there is ANYTHING I've learned through having kids it's that those cuddle moments before and after sleep are THE best. The best for learning, loving and teaching. <BR/><BR/>We don't do anything in the mornings before our morning cuddle and we don't climb in bed until we've had that cuddle and tucking in phase. <BR/><BR/>Otherwise (I haven't had a chance to read through your recent posts yet), how IS the night time going for her...is she doing better on sleeping?Nikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840931201776378560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861518104298318602.post-24783941890301705742008-11-10T13:10:00.000-05:002008-11-10T13:10:00.000-05:00Mady rules the cats and dog in our house. We are ...Mady rules the cats and dog in our house. We are constantly saying "gentle, be gentle with the pets" but her idea of gentle is to whack them so they whack her back. It's her morning ritual.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106135549432870015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861518104298318602.post-78306185958332328422008-11-10T12:37:00.000-05:002008-11-10T12:37:00.000-05:00My younger cat, Graycie is a total spaz & hide...My younger cat, Graycie is a total spaz & hides at the sound of any kids (calm or not), BUT my older kitty, Punkin, LOVES our kids. Phu will carry her like a rag doll and she'll let him. Peanut grabs her and pins her down to pet her, and she lets her. Jay is the only kid Graycie will go near so he is more partial to her than he is to Punk.<BR/><BR/>All in all, after all the horror stories I heard from dog-lovers about cats and kids ... NONE of them are true. Just the opposite. I think my cats feel an obligation to my kids to be the pets they deserve.<BR/><BR/>That and they know after particularly cute moments I crack open a can of tuna for them :)Maternal Mirthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780791486490274607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861518104298318602.post-33866093728612477412008-11-10T11:50:00.000-05:002008-11-10T11:50:00.000-05:00I think our dog, Cora, has had a similar reaction ...I think our dog, Cora, has had a similar reaction to Ava. Cora never really had any interaction with babies before Ava came along but she's so calm around her, thank goodness. If I'm sitting on the couch holding Ava, Cora will also come sit on my lap. I should say that Cora is a 9 lb. dog so the lap sitting is ok. If I'm in another room and Ava starts crying, Cora will come into that room and sort of lead me to Ava. I'm curious to see how Cora reacts when Ava can start playing with her.Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030837263386023474noreply@blogger.com