Video Monday: Riley and Jem

Riley was completely captivated by my parents’ cat Jem as soon as he met him. However, now that Riley has been around him more, he’s not quite so enamored. He’ll still go after Jem most times (and can now catch him), but, surprisingly enough, his toys have just as much draw these days.

For Jem, it’s a different story. Understandably, he took a little while to warm up to Riley-bean, but now it’s almost as if he seeks him out. Before Riley came along, it wasn’t unusual for Jem to sleep the day away on an upstairs bed, only venturing down the stairs for a snack. If he felt like moving.

But now?

It’s actually becoming more common for Jem to sprawl out in the middle of Riley’s play area (that I still set up for the child every morning but which he doesn’t remain in for very long at all anymore…..I am constantly chasing him now that he’s crawling). And if Riley goes after him and manages to grab a handful of fur (which he does more often than not), Jem doesn’t run off like he used to. He just moves over a bit and lays back down, anticipating another Riley onslaught but not seeming to care.

It’s the craziest thing.

I’m glad Jem is getting used to Riley. I admit I was a bit worried, but hopefully they’ll become good friends as Riley gets older and eventually understands the words “gentle” and “soft.” Poor Jem; it’s a wonder he’s not developing bald spots in his coat.

So today, for your viewing pleasure, here is a short but exceedingly cute video of the two of them playing together. Please enjoy.

Happy Monday!