Sam’s new ball
Posted By pamelamyers on April 21, 2010
Mark and I were in a local toy store recently (which Sam LOVED – she was so happy to be in there, she kept laughing and smiling) and Mark decided that Sam needed a ball, since she doesn’t have one. He has been playing with her rolling the ball to her to see if she can understand the concept of rolling it, or even kicking or pushing it, back to him. So far, she doesn’t quite get it, but she seems to like it all the same. Here are some pics of her playing with it the other day.
In the second picture she is so obviously watching Zephyr. It is funny how just recently she has become so aware of the cats in her life, Zephyr of course, and also my mom’s two cats, Blackie and Bella. When they come into the room, she actually sort of squeals in delight. She does that now with anything that she is especially pleased with. She used to just smile at things, but now she actually makes the cutest noises. It’s like she can’t contain herself. Sam seems to like animals of all kinds (which Mark and I are thrilled with!). She gets excited by not only the cats, but the birds and squirrels that are all over the yard. My mom has bird houses hanging on her porch awning and Sam gets so excited to see the birds flying in and out. We have so many bunnies in our yard, but I don’t think she has noticed them yet.
One of the cutest things is how Bella has finally taken to Sam. Blackie always sort of hung out near her, but Bella, who is more skittish, used to basically run away. Now she is used to Sam, and I think kind of likes her. Just this week, Bella was on the bed, and I brought Sam to see her. We take Sam’s hands all the time and help her pet the kitties. She is very gentle and the cats don’t seem to mind. Well, Bella this time not only let herself be petted, but she rolled her belly into the air, and even rubbed her head on Sam’s hand! Any cat owner knows that is a very big deal, and a big sign of acceptance and trust from a cat. I was so happy to see it, since Sam spends so much time at my mom’s house. I knew Sam would be a cat lover (how could she not be?) but I am glad the cats like her too.
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Wow, that is a big ball. When you said Mark bought Sam a ball, I was thinking of a small ball, but that is one great ball. So nice that Sam is an animal lover. Has she noticed any dogs around your neighborhood?
No, not yet, but I haven’t seen that many people out walking them. I think when the weather gets nicer, and we are outside more, she will see lots of them. There are a lot of dogs on my street!