I was checking on Merry more often last night and noticed that she is feeling a little better. I was watching TV and she came up on the couch and put her paws on my knee just looking at me. This is the "Mom it's time to eat posture". Each time she wants something, either a drink or food, etc. she will do the same pose. She looks at me so thoughtfully it's a wonder she just doesn't start saying "Would you hurry up with the grub woman!" She is such a good communicator. So after she had dinner she went under my blanket (it's cold on these OH winter nights) and curled up next to me. I was shocked! Merry has never been a cuddler and won't let you hold her for more than a minute. She would peek her nose out of the blankets every 15 minutes or so and then squirm around to find a comfy spot again. She hung out with me for about an hour. I was so pleased. I've never received such a wonderful gift. My little princess wants to show that she loves me, even if she doesn't want to be held. Just thought I'd sh are. Trish ~ Merry, Pippin & Zira [Posted in FML issue 4023]