Cast of Characters

Simon (sitting on couch) while Wiggles is playing with curtain.

Simon: Wiggles, no. Stop that.

Wiggles looks at Simon while laying on her back, nails from all four paws deeply ensconced in the curtain fabric.

Simon (walks over and picks Wiggles up): Wiggles, no. You don’t do that (he places her on his lap on the sofa).

Wiggles jumps off Simon’s lap and resumes playing with curtain.

Simon is helping carry groceries in from the van. Limey wants attention and indicates so by meowing and rubbing up against and between Simon’s legs as he walks. His arms are loaded with groceries.

Simon: Limey, don’t get between my legs when I am walking.

Limey: meows and purrs.

Simon puts grocery bags down, pets Limey for a few minutes, picks grocery bags up and continues walking toward front door.

Simon: I have ice cream in these bags. I have to get them into the house.

Limey returns to meowing, purring and getting between Simon’s legs. Simon stumbles his way into the front door, worried about hurting Limey.

Dad and Simon are watching a movie. There is a dog in the movie.

Simon: I think I am more of a dog person.

Dad: Why is that?

Simon: Because dogs do what they are told and come when you call them.

Dad: Yes, cats do have a mind of their own.

Simon: And cats only want attention when they want it, not all the time like dogs.

Dad: I am a cat and dog person.

Simon: Well, I just don’t understand you, Dad.

End with dad laughing and giving Simon a side hug.

photo credits: Wesley Oostvogel ,iklash