Squish said he’s too sick for school.
Okay, maybe when a preschooler is still enough that a cat collects his body heat like a furry vulture scavenging for scraps, he’s sick.
He might be right.
Nearly Wordless Wednesday: I Guess He’s Not Faking
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Animalcouriers
February 27, 2013 at 9:06 am
Poor Squish
Lucky cat 
becomingcliche
February 27, 2013 at 10:37 am
I know. She’s an opportunist.
2browndawgs
February 27, 2013 at 9:07 am
Awe poor kid. Hope he is better soon.
becomingcliche
February 27, 2013 at 10:38 am
Thanks. He is at least very cuddly today.
addercatter
February 27, 2013 at 9:16 am
Awww kittie is trying to make the poor baby feel better
becomingcliche
February 27, 2013 at 10:38 am
We’ll pretend. Actually, she’s the sweetest cat ever, so maybe.
The Byronic Man
February 27, 2013 at 9:18 am
Meanest trick my parents ever pulled was saying it was up to me to decide when I was sick enough to stay home. I felt too guilty to fake it after that.
He does look like an ill little guy, though.
becomingcliche
February 27, 2013 at 10:37 am
I do that to the bigger kids. Because guilt is the best tool a parent can have. Besides M&Ms which have their uses, too.
dorannrule
February 27, 2013 at 9:19 am
I like to think the cat is keeping the little boy warm in an act of kindness
becomingcliche
February 27, 2013 at 10:39 am
I like that thought. I’ll imagine that this isn’t the cat who sneezes on our food so we’ll give it to her.
on thehomefrontandbeyond
February 27, 2013 at 9:50 am
awww, poor little sweetie
becomingcliche
February 27, 2013 at 10:34 am
He’s pitiful, isn’t he. I feel bad for not believing him.
on thehomefrontandbeyond
February 27, 2013 at 10:36 am
I have two boys–I know where you are coming from–but he looks so sweet doesn’t he? I never liked it when my boys were sick, but when they were a little sick at least they slowed down to the speed of ligh
becomingcliche
February 27, 2013 at 10:41 am
I know. I feel a little guilty for actually liking sick days, but we’ve been cuddled up watching movies all morning.
on thehomefrontandbeyond
February 27, 2013 at 10:42 am
too bad they have to be sick to slow down enough for us to cuddle them–now mine are in their twenties and my youngest is home from college and we have been spending some time together on the couch – he gives me hugs–but there is no more cuddling
Debbie
February 27, 2013 at 10:29 am
Poor Squish — feel better soon, ok?
becomingcliche
February 27, 2013 at 10:34 am
He says okay. Thanks!
notquiteold
February 27, 2013 at 10:29 am
Aww…. And good kittie. I once had a cat who used to pet ME when I was sick. It felt very nice. I tried to purr to thank him.
becomingcliche
February 27, 2013 at 10:34 am
She really is a sweet cat. An opportunist, no doubt, but a sweet one.
Sandra Parsons
February 27, 2013 at 10:31 am
Ewww! Are you one of these horrible mothers who, instead of helping their ill/hurt child, reaches for the camera to snap a shot for posterity? Hehe, me too!
becomingcliche
February 27, 2013 at 10:33 am
His sister took it. Because she got there first.
muddledmom
February 27, 2013 at 10:50 am
Aw, poor little face! I never believe my daughter either, only because she tells me at least once a week that her throat hurts or something. When she’s up and playing, she’s not sick. If she were confined to a chair with kitty, then I’d reconsider.
becomingcliche
February 27, 2013 at 4:57 pm
That was the only thing that stopped me short. His list of complaints were indicative of typhoid or e-bola, so I was not a believer until then.
Laura
February 27, 2013 at 11:09 am
I hope he feels better soon. Cat therapy can be very effective. Although it kind of looks like he’s sitting on her favorite chair and she’s just trying to make the best of the situation.
becomingcliche
February 27, 2013 at 4:56 pm
Yep. Nailed it!
russtowne
February 27, 2013 at 12:07 pm
Poor li’l guy sure looks sick to me. If he isn’t, he should get an Acadamy Award! I hope he gets well very soon.
Russ
becomingcliche
February 27, 2013 at 4:56 pm
It’s too bad the winners were announced on Sunday. No one will remember this performance by the time next year’s roll around.
whencrazymeetsexhaustion
February 27, 2013 at 2:21 pm
Poor Squish!!!! At least he’s got company
becomingcliche
February 27, 2013 at 4:55 pm
And she is good company.
josefkul
February 27, 2013 at 3:28 pm
I see your cat is using percussion to help loosen mucous secretions in the little one’s lungs in order to get that kid back into school where he belongs. You’ve trained your cats well!
becomingcliche
February 27, 2013 at 4:54 pm
That’s what it is. A sort of kitty-massage!
speaker7
February 27, 2013 at 4:26 pm
Poor little Squish. That cat looks a bit too vulture-esque for my liking.
becomingcliche
February 27, 2013 at 4:54 pm
She really does. It makes me uncomfortable.
benzeknees
February 27, 2013 at 6:23 pm
Poor little guy! He does look sick, hope he feels better very soon!
whatimeant2say
February 27, 2013 at 7:09 pm
Poor baby! I hope he gets better soon.
The Waiting
February 27, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Pobrecito. Feel better soon, Squishy.
Go Jules Go
February 28, 2013 at 8:58 am
That cat is up to NO GOOD – look at that sly, sidelong glance. But poor guy – he does look sick! Hope he’s feeling better.
Valentine Logar
March 1, 2013 at 8:08 am
Poor baby, can’t make up that kinda sick. Sweet kitty trying to be a live cuddly