In the Quiet

It's late at night, and I'm just thinking about going to bed. Suddenly I see our security light turn on. My mind instantly goes to the scary place. As I creep over to the kitchen window to take a look, I try hard not to panic. After checking to make sure the door is locked I cautiously peered through the blinds to find the intruder. A really cute back and grey cat looking for adventure, although he won't find much here as I sprayed raid spider killer everywhere earlier today. I settled myself back on the couch, I'm too awake now to go to bed.

A short time later I hear a quiet sound coming from down the hall. I look up to see Diane slowly emerging from the shadows. Shes wearing her dinosaur feety jammies and is suffering from tremendous bed head. As she enters the room her eyes squint against the light. She climbs onto the couch and snuggles right up to me. I just love these moments. We sat there a bit, quietly cuddling for a while. After a drink, and a peek outside to see the grey tabby I took her back to bed and kissed her smile goodnight. When I take the time to enjoy these moments as opposed to finding them intrusive I feel renewed and fulfilled.