The Arrangement

We don't have any carpet so Ranger has a bed - which he shares with Bill the Cat. He was none too thrilled about it in the beginning but they've managed to work things out. This alone wouldn't justify a post but just before it got cold Ranger paid an unfortunate visit to the barber and without his heavy coat, especially his undercoat, he's been really uncomfortable. What's interesting is that when we go to bed and turn the thermostat down I've been covering him with spare blankets, sheets, or towels, whatever is handy. One particularly chilly night I was going to bed and reflexively tucked him in. He groaned and then just fell over. Then I almost fell over - laughing. The other night we went through this whole routine and Willem walked up and plopped right on top of him but Ranger never batted an eye. The promise of a warm, "One Cat" night was too delicious I think.

I took these photographs with the flash on my camera so they're pretty stark but I think you can see how funny this is. Now, every night I tuck Ranger in, he groans with happiness, and William cuddles up with him. My boys.

You can't see it but William is actually on Rangers legs and feet.