A Feline First

Long-time readers know that Jack loves our cats, Floyd and Janice. And that his love for them is, to say the least, unrequited. In fact, they usually make a bee-line for the basement whenever they hear him coming. Last night we had a breakthrough. Jack and I were sitting on the living room floor, and Floyd came over and sat down. Jack was so excited he was almost shaking, but I urged him to be cool, be cool. And he did. He very gently stroked Floyd's back, and Floyd let him do it (Floyd has now been awarded the Silver Star for Bravery and Valor). After a few minutes, Floyd had had enough and he wandered away. But Jack hasn't forgotten this happy moment. This morning when I retrieved him from his crib, his first request was "FWOOOYYD!!" Maybe tonight, buddy.