Stand in Line

Is it just me or does every kid think… ‘Momma always liked you best’…. with a tear in their eye and a catch in their voice… Sometimes I feel like that because I sit and I watch and no matter how much love I slavishly pour over Momma, there is always some mealy mouth Four Footed competition that I feel gets more attention than me, the Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte, Charlie.

It helps to be an extrovert like Bad Boy Andy.  You want love, you take it, no matter how much it puts Diva Calico Gen out, as she sits at Momma’s side, paws tucked under, purring softly.  And there is the Ultimate Earth Dog Jakita wedged against Momm’s other side, head leaning on Momma’s bony knees.  You think that stops the Bad Boy Brainiac Andy….No, there is plenty of room on Momma’s lap, if you move your big, fluffy head Jakita and if the Diva will just slide back a bit…plenty of room for a long-legged, long-bodied bully cat in need of love.

Meanwhile, being introverted and wistful, I am hiding under the dining room, watching the love fest deteriorate rapidly as Gen stalks off in a huff while Jakita whines ‘it’s not fair…do something Momma.’  As the Bad Boy zestfully settles, Jakita gives in and gives up, splatting to the floor with a thud so everyone knows she is not pleased and there will be repercussions… so watch your back Andy.

But I know one sure thing…Momma and I have a special, irrevocable bond. Every day brings a night….and when the sun goes down and the moon comes up, it will be me with Momma, glued to her side all night, ready to lick and purr her awake each morning…so even if that little voice in my head that won’t shut up says I am unworthy and Momma always liked all of you best…still, we have the nights…when Diva Calico Gen and Senorita Jakita snuggle with Wonder Boy….

As for Bad Boy Andy…he’s a Tom Cat…he likes to prowl and howl at night…and he is not doing that in Momma’s bedroom.  No worries. If and when the Arctic Vortex sweep in or the skies open and pelt out rain, hail, sleet or snow, he finds a comfortable couch, rolls up in a ball and drifts off to Never Never Land where he is King of the Jungle and everyone bows to him…but, hey, I don’t care… because I got Momma…so it works for me!

Everything’s set, everything’s fine…You just got to stand in line…..
Oh everything’s set, everything’s fine…You just got to stand in line  (Midnight Oil)