So when Baran is curled up and insists on sleeping on my belly or my thigh, it’s very cute. But then I’m reminded of last night, when I quickly was reminded that cats are nocturnal. I tried letting her in my bedroom — bad idea. She jumped on my face and then that was that. I did some research, and discovered this site.
This helps:
Anytime during the day or evening when you see your cat sleeping – wake him up! Gently be a pest just like he is towards you at 3 in the morning. Don’t let him sleep. Insist that he play with you now. In 10 days to 2 weeks your cat will sleep all night long because he has been sleep deprived during the day and because he is content that his needs are being filled. It may take 10 days to 2 weeks to reset kitty’s internal clock so don’t be discouraged that during this time, even though you are doing every thing right, he will still automatically wake up or think he wants to play in the wee hours of the morning. Just wait it out. If you give up too soon, you will have to start all over again.
So, I’m trying to keep her active during the day — of course — I have to work during the day. This morning I had an early phone interview and she was bouncing all over, and clawing at my back, and climbing across my keyboard.
Another thing, I think I’m slightly allergic to her as well, which is weird because I grew up with a cat in the house. My nose has started running a little bit. I have a supply of Safeway generic Sudafed that I will keep on hand for myself and my other friends who are allergic. Seems like a lot of people are. *sighs* A small price to pay . . .
