Hi Guys,
Today’s Mother’s Day. And, I was just thinkin’ about how I’m so much like my Moms, realizing that what Nancy Friday’s 1977 book My Mother/My Self: The Daughter’s Search for Identity said holds true for my relationship with my Moms. I know that book talked about the relationship a mother has with her daughter and all. But, I really think it applies to Moms and me.
I mean it’s really hard for me to have my own separate identity without my Moms stoppin’ me and trying to dictate who I should be and who I should be with. Like Moms never lets me go outside or anything. What’s up with that?! And then she lets men come in the house and expects me to act civil to them. How can a true man – a true King – be civil when a male comes all up on his territory? That ain’t right, guys, is it?!
I just don’t get how my Moms wants to control me and all. It’s like she doesn’t want me to be me and have my own likes and dislikes or values or life. I mean I can’t even have a special cat friend – like a girlfriend. My Moms would wig out!
The scary thing, guys, is that the older I get the more I find myself actin’ just like Moms! Can you believe it?! That book was right!
When I was little I only liked milk and sometimes water. But, then I started drinkin’ ice tea, just like my Moms. I saw her do it. So, I knew drinkin’ ice tea was what I was suppose to do, too.
Then there’s my struggle with relationships. When I was little I used to like everyone and let everyone pick me up. Then I watched Moms. She only let a select group of people get close to her. As Moms’ cat, I followed her and did the same thing. Now, I only let a select few people come close to me – like only my Moms.
So, guys, I hope you can work out all your mother-child issues and enjoy your Mother’s Day today. I also hope you’re lucky enough to have the best moms ever, like me!
THE KING