A Cat’s Chase for Relaxation: The Life of a Feline Father
There are few more heartwarming sights in the wonderful world of pets than a cat nursing playful youngsters. But what the photo doesn’t show is that underneath this lovely scene lies a story of exhaustion and some seriously deserved rest. Then we have our hero- a doting cat dad who is clearly struggling to keep up with his boundless bundles of energy.
The Daily Adventures
This very loyal cat is up first thing in the morning and away on a busy day, playing constantly and seeking attention whenever they possibly can! His kittens were playful, curious and excited. His heart is pounding faster than his flies as the slim bodies flash from one side of the room to another. From chasing yarn around our house to play pouncing with a feathery toy, they are part joy and part reason why their dad is probably so tired.
Indeed, raising little ones is no easy task, as any parent knows. This cat mother controls the hyperactivity of her kittens day and night, which sounds great until she always has to lay down limits on playing times (which can also be said about typical breed kids)! This is what this miracle kitten race literally does while raising their babies. His days are a mix of happiness and exhaustion — evidence to life spent getting by on love.
The Need for Downtime
The person in the house is exhausted from being independent, then a feline father would sense his duty after 24 hours filled with play and learnings we know. The idea of a nice peaceful nap in a sunbeam sounds even better. Seeking that moment of peace where he can breathe and recalibrate his own body, unattached from what will be demanded next by those little shadow figures.
While I love my kittens — hissing and claws included, the idea of lying on a soft blanket warming myself is starting to feel like an impossibility. He observes them prancing about, using all of their strength to go on one little frolic after another and the touch of envy hits him.
Finding Balance
Our cat, knowing he needs self-care, works hard to make sure we know it is possible. Be it escaping to a secret hideaway in the house or seeking moments of solitude on the windowsill, he finds out that there is nothing wrong in stepping back for himself and rejuvenating.
He serves as a good example to his kittens through small acts of self-love. Well, they should still see that being a parent and professional or working with artists means we deserve time to heal. This new found balance is what blesses his life as well the lives of these playful little beings.
Conclusion
Having many playful kittens, really makes for a beautiful journey if not super tiring. They are joyful, loving and sometimes even stressful with their little bit of baggage. However, as our fuzzy buddy comes to accept the necessity of ease time he grows into a more nurturing dad and also consequently becomes a better human.
At the end, It all boils down to how do we manage being parents and yet also make necessary time for relaxation. Every cat ever dad, well parent period needs that time to decompress in order to process and be a better nurturer of yourself as well as your family.
