They also can both be found on the bed a the same time, but usually in very different quadrants of the bed, but more recently, both will lie at the head of the bed, on opposite sides. They may both eat at the same time in the area where their dishes are in the kitchen, but Haiku is apt to eat better, and she is a finicky eater, if her dishes are set away from where Taki is eating. And, if Haiku is eating, Taki can chase her away from her food simply by approaching, and staring at her, even though she may be 8 inches away. Obviously, though, she is invading Haiku's space. This creates a problem, because Taki is way overweight, and gets too much food, and Haiku does not eat enough, and only eats small amounts at any one sitting.
I have been on vacation this week, and doing a lot of computer work and reading, and Taki has taken, more and more, to wanting to sit on my lap. Which is great, unless Haiku is already there.
Yesterday, though, Taki was nestled in my lap, and Haiku came into the living room. She obviously wanted on her spot at the other end of the sofa, but as is often her custom, she wanted to walk across my lap to get there. I encouraged her to just jump on the sofa at the other end, but she did not. So, I encouraged her to jump on the sofa at my end. And, lo and behold, she did. She then, very gingerly, walked across my chest so she could get to the other end of the sofa. Taki was not disturbed from her spot on my lap! This took a great deal of mental energy and courage for Haiku, who is an easily intimidated, shy and retiring creature. I was so proud of her!
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