Personality Quirks

It never ceases to amaze me how different our cats personalities are. They say when you have children, no child is the same and I believe it. I was noticing some key similarities and differences early this morning around, oh 2 am!

Rocky is very rough on the outside but a big softy on the inside. He was an "only child" for about three years so he definitely learned how to entertain himself. He is very much the big brother! Rocky always played with Julio and I and very rarely plays with store bought toys. He is very gentle when it comes to playing. He never scratches and uses care when nibbling! He will eat anything (he ate a price sticker the other day) and loves to cuddle. He HATES to be petted unless it is on his terms which is usually only after he has just woken up or before he falls asleep but loves to be held. He, in a sense, is MY cat. Rocky loves other animals but doesn't like other people (we lock him away when company comes...who needs a guard dog?).

Parker....how to describe Parker. He is our trouble maker, little brother, mellow boy. Parker never tries to "escape" when we (mainly Juli) plays with him. He can be held for several minutes and he just goes limp! He stays very content. Parker, however, is our whiner. He cries for EVERYTHING. We always joke that Parker is in charge of getting more food and Rocky is in charge of water, because Parker cries when they are out of food and Rocky pushes the water bowl around when it is empty. Since Parker has always had a companion, he NEEDS attention constantly. He plays very rough with us when and if he does, which is rare as his favorite playmate is Rocky, willing or not. Parker is the pickiest eater I have ever seen. He can't eat anything dairy and he won't eat certain types of cat food. Parker is always rubbing up against something and has a lot of love to give! Parker gravitates more to Julio and is probably HIS cat. Parker loves people. He has not met someone he hasn't charmed yet. He is very reserved when it comes to other animals though.

But no matter how different they are, they both have one thing in common: They are loved with such a unique love that no pets could ask for more!!! They are our babies and I love each one with a special love.

Sorry for rambling on about my cats (I expect to become that crazy cat lady any day now) but you moms understand LOL!!!!