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 By Kaycee Nilson Jun. 28, 2006 If you have ever had a cat share your life, then you know that cats love to play in paper bags, plastic bags and empty boxes. For the past two weeks, we have been packing for our cross-country move. The only problem is that every time we set up an empty box in order to place items in it, our 34-pound tabby/Maine coon cat, Stewart, jumps into the box and then gives us this look. You know the look, it’s the look of a cat that is about to tear the crap out of you if you attempt to remove said cat from box or bag. Every time Stewart is removed from the box, if you turn your back for one minute, he is back in said box and giving the human that look. But yet if you place him in his carrier, he is not happy and allows the entire neighborhood know of his unhappiness. Every item placed into a box gets immediate inspection. It is as if he is making sure that the box is packed properly or he is curious as to the items that are taking over his domain. Either way, he is showing his displeasure by the entire process. We have had hissing, spitting, clawing, pouncing and pure attacks on all of us when we are in the process of packing and getting ready to move. Needless to say, this has added onto the stress. I have one child that is excited about the move, and another that is somewhat leery of the move as he is up-rooted from his school, his friends, and his psychiatrist. Add to this one cat that thinks he rules the world and what do you have? Pure chaos! Ever since this process has begun, we have had help from the boys, but their idea of helping is to trap Stewart underneath a box. So far, I have had 17 boxes moving about my home tripping everyone that has helped to pack. Oh sure, it is a cute sight to see. A box moving upon it’s own, but the sounds coming from the box is more like the movie “The Exorcist.” There is no way I am lifting that box off that cat in order to be torn to shreds or to even have him run around and break china or crystal. Oh traveling in a small car with a 12-year-old that listens to rap music and one screaming cat is just want I want to do for 1,100 miles. I have bought calming spray and calming drops for Stewart for the trip, but if it doesn’t work, the radio will be up loud and I will barely be able to hear even my cell phone ring when Dan and our 5-year-old need to stop. They will be traveling in the 26’ moving truck while we follow in the car. Needless to say, at this point, I’d rather have oral surgery without any medications! ------------ About the author: Kaycee Nilson has completed her first novel, Night Falls on Chicago. The first two chapters can be viewed right here. Besides writing columns for U-K and Speedway Media, Kaycee is currently working on two more novels, From the Mind of a Vampire, and I'll Love You Til You Die. If you have enjoyed what you've read, or would like to leave Kaycee a note, please visit her message board here. Email: Kaycee@kayceenilson.com Comment on this article here! ------------ All articles are EXCLUSIVE to Useless-Knowledge.com. Please link to this article rather than copying and pasting it onto your site (which would be unauthorized and illegal). |
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