How do animals sense when you need them? My husband, for instance, has been out of town, and Simba has slept with me for several nights. He only occasionally sleeps with us. I’m not sure it was really helpful, unfortunately, as being sandwiched between Chester and Simba make it difficult to sleep.

This afternoon, however, I was feeling a bit lonely. I was finally laying down for a short rest, after a very busy day. I was missing the dogs, since Chester would usually be glued to my lap when I lay down on the couch.

Lo and behold, Simba suddenly climbed down and curled up on my stomach. He never does that when the weather is warmer. He loves to curl up on me or next to me when it’s cold, but when it’s warm he doesn’t seem to want to. Occasionally he’ll get on me, but he leaves after just a few moments.

Simba, in fact, is my thermometer. The month of May can be very warm in the mornings, or it can be very cool. I can always tell which it is — when it’s cool out, Simba lays on me in the mornings. If it’s warm, he doesn’t come in until it’s time for breakfast. Even then, sometimes, he has to be persuaded.

I was very glad of his company this afternoon. There’s little more soothing than a silky, purring cat curled up on you. Unfortunately, I had to get up much sooner than he wanted to. No rest for the weary.

I’ve told him that it’s okay if he sleeps with me tonight. We’ll see.

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