Before adopting Baxter, I’d never had a cat that would clamber up onto my shoulders. Come to think of it, none of my cats were really into being held or snuggled in general. Some were more of lap cats than others, and some were more tree-dwellers than bush-dwellers for sure, but Baxter is the first to combine his love of heights with his love of snuggles.
I had a kitty on my lap. Sorry not sorry.
Baxter got some entertainment this past Thursday when it snowed a few inches overnight and through the morning.
Baxter really enjoys being in the bathroom with his humans. Every morning, he jumps up on my shoulders while I’m brushing my teeth.
Sometimes, after Aaron showers, Baxter will jump into the still-wet bathtub and roll around or lick at the water droplets.
Funny how every cat is peculiar in their own special way.
Snuggled up with my kitty, enjoying the view of the winter sun on last night’s snow.
Most mornings, I’ll sit in the comfy chair in the family room, my computer on my lap, my snuggly kitty tucked into the perfectly-sized spot to my left. Today, though, I decided to sit on the loveseat and just look out at the snow. Baxter thought that was a fine idea, and decided to join me.
He’ll take just about any opportunity to climb up on my shoulder or lay on my chest, really. Even when I’m at my standing desk. The photo below is from mid-October 2024, when I was walking on my treadmill while working, and he decided to trust-flop from my shoulder down into my arms.
Baxter snuggles aren’t always convenient or well-timed, but I love them just the same.