Cats Versus Cousins

Philippines
November 2, 2011 7:30am CST
Two of my younger cousins are staying in our house for their short vacation. They are really active kids. You would see them running all around the house all day as if they never get tired. I loved to play with them before. We used to play hide and seek or tag or have a mini tea party but now, I grown out of it. Aside from I'm older now and could no longer keep up with them, I find playing with my cats more enjoyable. I bought a laser pointer as their new toy yesterday and I have been watching them go crazy chasing the small red light since this morning. I can't help but laugh at how determined they are in chasing their 'prey'. Anyway, from the moment my cousins arrived, I have not paid much attention to them. I pretty much let them play on their own and focus on my cats. Earlier my cousins come to me and confront me. They were complaining that I spend more time with my cats than them . They were asking if I love my cats more than I love them and even asked me to choose between my cats and them. I asked them to play with my cats so that we will still have time to bond but they declined my offer. My cousins are not fond of pets and one of them has an asthma. I guess I'll just have to put up with them for a few days. Or maybe not? :D Ah whatever. :D
2 responses
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
2 Nov 11
Well I guess you better be with them for a while. After all, they're just on vacation and will soon leave. Your cat is just around, you can still play with them but try to give time to your cousins too. Hope you won't let them feel that they are not welcome to stay in your place, even if you don't make them feel that way.. they might think that way. I'm sure your pet cats will understand you. ^^
2 Nov 11
I agree, they are just there a short while. If they are so energetic, why not take them walking and talking, or even take them to rent movies they can watch with you and your cats. Communication and family are important. How would you feel if you went to visit someone and they didn't have much to do with you?
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
2 Nov 11
The thing is one of her cousin has asthma so the cat should be away from them So she can't have both the cousins and the cats with her - she either has to choose which ones to be with. What I thought was to give time for each groups Cats in the morning and in between the day. Cousins most of the day.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
5 Nov 11
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@bulastika (5966)
• Philippines
5 Nov 11
I don't like the attitude of your two cousins. First its your house. They are just visitors. So what if you want to play more with your cats. Its your cats and not theirs. Its your house so they must respect you for that. Its okay if they just say some feel joke. But confronting you with that? Hey. they can leave any time they want.