Lonesome

Yesterday was miserable.

First of all, Mom left me for hours.

When she returned, she went out to the hot tub.

I was hopeful when Daddy came home a short time later.

He went out and talked with Mom for awhile before they both

came back into the house.

I don't think they were home for very long when Uncle showed up.

After a brief visit, he left.

Then Mom and Daddy followed.

I was alone again.

Finally they all came home, including Auntie.

Mom was kind enough to take me for a nighttime walk...

er...I mean reconnaissance.

Once my recon was over, however, I felt ignored 

by the humans.

I crawled into my box.

I was so depressed.

Eventually Daddy went to bed, Auntie and Uncle left,

and Mom and I were alone.

She reached in to pet me.

I lashed out at her.

She talked to me and tried again.

I lashed out again, but with a bit more playful attitude.

She took my collar off and scratched my neck where it had been.

That did it.  I had to admit that I wanted her affection.

I came out and curled up on the couch next to her.