“Mom, I read in a book that you can read books to cats. Don’t worry, you can go. I’ll be there in a little bit.” Madie tells me this as she settles into the rocking chair in the neighbor’s garage ready to read the book to the cat. Of course, bizarrely, the cat is sitting at her feet looking up at her like it was waiting for her to start. It was so weird that I just backed out slowly and went into my car to wait. Fifteen minutes later Madie calmly walks out and says, “We can go now.” Just like she tucked in her baby for the night.
Our neighbor is paying Madie to take care of the cat. I wonder if the instructions from the cat’s owner included story time and lullabies?
The Puddles 
never underestimate a child with a wonderful imagination and a 17 year old cat who LOVES attention. Believe me, I can picture this. Too bad we don’t have a picture! Thanks, Madie!