Friday, February 22, 2008

Happy Kat

Kat and her kittens
Lying in the sunny spots
So snuggly and warm
I was so cold and tired. I just wanted to lie down. I crawled away from the place on the living room floor where the boys and I had been playing, and went over to my sunroom to curl up in a sunny spot. These days of winter are especially harsh on me when the sun refuses to show itself. I think I could manage the arctic temperatures and the mountains of snow if we just got a bit of sun once and a while.
This day, the sun was making an appearance, and I didn't want to miss it. It felt so good on my back and sent warm tinglies all the way up to the top of my head. My mood immediately improved. The boys must have heard me purr because just like that they all came over and curled up with me. We lay there for quite a while together. And it was lovely. My heart took a snapshot and filed it away in my mind's vault under "favorite moments".
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62 comments:

  1. BrittanyThu Feb 21, 10:34:00 PM

    AW that is really sweet! :)

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  2. AnonymousThu Feb 21, 10:40:00 PM

    That is a precious, precious memory.

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  3. Serina HopeThu Feb 21, 11:09:00 PM

    Those kittens are adorable.Love your ku.

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  4. AnonymousThu Feb 21, 11:22:00 PM

    What a great haiku and an amazing pic. I LUV it!

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  5. JoyceThu Feb 21, 11:26:00 PM

    Snuggly yous ... and a great haiku.
    :)

    Isn't the sun wonderful? Our winters aren't so cold as yours, but they ARE generally overcast and dark. We, too, have been so thankful that we've had some sunshine lately.

    Thank you for stopping by my blog. :)

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  6. Putting the FUN in DysFUNctionalThu Feb 21, 11:37:00 PM

    :o) Very nice. Living in FL my whole life, I think I'd get severe SAD if I lived anywhere else.

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  7. AnonymousFri Feb 22, 05:00:00 AM

    aww that is so sweet :) The sun always brightens my day too - I hate it when it's been grey for a while, I get so depressed :S

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  8. ToniFri Feb 22, 05:21:00 AM

    Your kids will remember stuff like this when they're older. Aren't you a great mom?? (:

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  9. monicaFri Feb 22, 05:28:00 AM

    great ku... and what cuddly kittens. hope for more sun for you and yours

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  10. AnonymousFri Feb 22, 06:13:00 AM

    This was great. I love the snuggle and warm place in the sun - a day doesn't get much better than that!

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  11. girlymomFri Feb 22, 06:14:00 AM

    That's the best!

    I had to actually run back in the house for sun glasses the other day and trust me...I am NOT complaining!

    Last winter when I was pregnant, any moment there was sun in out sunroom, I was laying out there. There was only one little square of sun that would fall on the futon and that is were my face was, soaking it up, imagining the warmth.

    With the sun out the other day it was such a teaser. Now I am like a little kid waiting for Disney...I can't wait for spring, spring break and out trip to Florida! It just can't get here fast enough!

    Have a wonderful weekend Kathryn!

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  12. storytellerFri Feb 22, 06:42:00 AM

    What a lovely memory shared beautifully. I wish you many sunny days soon!
    Hugs and blessings,

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  13. CathyFri Feb 22, 06:52:00 AM

    I love laying on the floor...in the sun.

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  14. AnonymousFri Feb 22, 07:24:00 AM

    Wow. How splendid is that moment? Extremely!!

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  15. GHDFri Feb 22, 07:32:00 AM

    I have the best memories of lying in sunbeams when I was a kid! I remember how they made me feel so warm and safe! Great memory. Great 'ku!

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  16. BeckFri Feb 22, 08:03:00 AM

    This is a beautiful, beautiful post!

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  17. KellyFri Feb 22, 08:19:00 AM

    That is so sweet. Sometimes it's the little things that make our day!

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  18. KellyFri Feb 22, 08:19:00 AM

    That is so sweet. Sometimes it's the little things that make our day!

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  19. Rose DaughterFri Feb 22, 08:19:00 AM

    The sunshine can be so uplifting after a season of gray clouds. Beautiful post.

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  20. AnonymousFri Feb 22, 08:36:00 AM

    I can almost feel the sun through that picture. Beautiful!

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  21. krissyFri Feb 22, 08:41:00 AM

    That is just adorable....as always!

    We are finally hitting the 30's this weekend after negative temps! It is a freaking heat wave! I'm with you girl...winter needs to be gone!

    Old man winter needs to know that I have flying monkeys, and I ain't afraid to use them on his frigid butt!!!

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  22. BrenFri Feb 22, 08:59:00 AM

    "My heart took a snapshot" ...I love that line!!

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  23. dawn klingeFri Feb 22, 08:59:00 AM

    That was a fantastic haiku. What a beautiful moment you captured.

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  24. ScyllaFri Feb 22, 09:00:00 AM

    Such a cute picture! Your 'ku made me want to curl up on the couch with a book.
    No sun here though.

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  25. UnknownFri Feb 22, 09:02:00 AM

    What a cute picture of you guys!

    I am a big believe in the power of sunlight (of course I live in the South, so...)

    Come visit me when you get a sec - there's a giveaway!

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  26. suchsimplepleasuresFri Feb 22, 09:26:00 AM

    that is so adorable!!
    ok...bring the stinky boys over...we'll sit on the couch, curled up with blankets...and let the boys stink away!! yay!!
    xoxo

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  27. Homegrown TribeFri Feb 22, 09:29:00 AM

    Aren't those just the BEST moments when we slow down and get down. :)

    Great picture!

    Brittany

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  28. MaríaFri Feb 22, 10:08:00 AM

    Awwww! :)

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  29. AnonymousFri Feb 22, 10:24:00 AM

    That is just awesome! I love finding a sunny spot, just like a cat. How adorable!

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  30. Joni Fri Feb 22, 11:15:00 AM

    treasure these moments my dear, tucked carefully away in your heart they will always warm you.

    have a good day.
    Joni

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  31. AnonymousFri Feb 22, 11:36:00 AM

    What an amazing memory. Cool picture too.

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  32. NissaFri Feb 22, 12:08:00 PM

    Oh so sweet! I love to lay in the sun on the floor when I get cold, too! Never got the kids to do it with me, though!

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  33. Blessedw5momFri Feb 22, 12:17:00 PM

    We're in snowy, freezing MN, so I agree with you ... take those warm patches of sun shine whenever you can get them, even through the window.

    Thanks for a great haiku!

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  34. imbeingheldhostageFri Feb 22, 12:27:00 PM

    You're really in that pile? This gave me the warm fuzzies-- I want to cuddle with mine now.

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  35. DanielleFri Feb 22, 12:31:00 PM

    Oh, I do love a nice sunny spot with the babies!

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  36. MomisodesFri Feb 22, 12:42:00 PM

    aww! That is so sweet and what a great shot!

    It's snowing hard here today...so nice to stop here for a bit of sun today :)

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  37. MamaGeek @ Works For UsFri Feb 22, 12:44:00 PM

    I LOVE this tale. Kat, your boys are so adorable. But this shot, this shot is a framer.

    Have a good weekend and stay warm, k? Get ready for the next big storm. Yay us.

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  38. diannaFri Feb 22, 12:45:00 PM

    I grew up in the Midwest (down South now)...no one down here understands the deliciousness of that warm, yummy, sunny spot on the floor on a cold day...

    Great memory with your boys!

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  39. EveFri Feb 22, 12:54:00 PM

    Laying in the sunshine with your boys around you. Sounds totally heavenly. What a good way to relieve stress!

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  40. ChrissyFri Feb 22, 12:58:00 PM

    I just love this post. I'm a sunshine junkie this time of year, too.

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  41. Pennies In My PocketFri Feb 22, 12:59:00 PM

    Awwww I just love good times like that! So fun! :)

    Happy weekend!
    ~melody~

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  42. AnonymousFri Feb 22, 01:07:00 PM

    Those 3 surely adore you. I love how your kittens cuddle. Have a great weekend with all your men folk.

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  43. Don Mills DivaFri Feb 22, 01:12:00 PM

    Sweet post - you look so comfy it makes me want to curl up with you!

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  44. KristenFri Feb 22, 02:05:00 PM

    Love this!

    How cute is your pic?

    Isn't the sun just the best when it finally peeks through the winter clouds? Our leather couch gets super warm as well, and I can't sit in that spot long enough.

    Have a great weekend!

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  45. Crunchy Domestic GoddessFri Feb 22, 02:19:00 PM

    life doesn't get much sweeter. glad you have a picture to always remember that moment. :)

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  46. Crunchy Domestic GoddessFri Feb 22, 02:19:00 PM

    life doesn't get much sweeter. glad you have a picture to always remember that moment. :)

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  47. the planet of janetFri Feb 22, 02:20:00 PM

    so sweet! i envy you that moment today!

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  48. AnonymousFri Feb 22, 02:21:00 PM

    SEE?!? I TOTALLY need a third child. My litter is short a kitten. (Or is that a euphemism for me being out of my freakin' mind? Not sure.)

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  49. DarylFri Feb 22, 02:39:00 PM

    Aw, they're like heat seeking missles arent they.. ;-D

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  50. MelissaFri Feb 22, 03:02:00 PM

    Here...have some warm weather. Maybe I can store some up from summer for you...:)

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  51. NatalieFri Feb 22, 04:02:00 PM

    wow...so great that you have a picture of that great moment!

    I had to stop by and get to know you after reading your many comments on my friend Elaine's blog. Stop by to meet me!

    Natalie

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  52. KellanFri Feb 22, 05:07:00 PM

    Cute - Kat and her kittens!

    Have a good weekend Kathryn - see you later. Kellan

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  53. AshleyFri Feb 22, 06:13:00 PM

    AWWW! So sweet!

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  54. RobinFri Feb 22, 07:12:00 PM

    Moments like this is what it's all about :)

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  55. dawn224Fri Feb 22, 09:55:00 PM

    that's fantastic - and actually getting a photo! icing on the cake!

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  56. BlogFri Feb 22, 10:38:00 PM

    Oh, this is beautiful. So poetic. I love it. Love the picture so much, too. :) And, yeah, we all need a sunspot these days -- harshest winter ever.... At least the polar bears are happy (and that makes me happy!)

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  57. VDogFri Feb 22, 10:40:00 PM

    Aww... great photo!

    And I totally hear ya on the sun thing -- I go crazy without it!

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  58. tracey.becker1@gmail.comSat Feb 23, 12:56:00 PM

    I am ready for the sun, too. That is a really cute photo!

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  59. painted maypoleSat Feb 23, 02:48:00 PM

    fantastic. so sweet.

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  60. AnonymousSat Feb 23, 07:11:00 PM

    Aww that is just lovely. What a wonderful memory to file away for those other not so sunny days. :)

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  61. LaskiMon Feb 25, 10:08:00 PM

    Perfect . . . absolutely perfect. I can only imagine what that must've felt like. A big pile of love . . .

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  62. UnknownFri Feb 27, 01:00:00 PM

    I see I commented on this one the first time and I do remember that picture but I loved reading the words again!

    Thanks for linking up Kat! : )

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