Since the day we introduced Joey and Tao, Marty and I have joked that the popular saying “Sisters by chance, friends by choice” doesn’t at all apply when it comes to the two of them. In our household, the saying goes "Sisters by chance, friends by force." Although Joey makes daily attempts to snuggle up to Tao when an opportunity presents, Tao typically dissuades her by whacking her on the muzzle, or biting onto her ear until Joey submits and retreats. However, just moments ago, I witnessed what I believe may be history in the making. Joey was curled up on her bed in a sun spot beside the back door. Tao had been sharing the same sun spot (from a safe three feet distance) for over an hour, and Joey had long since given up her repeated invitations for Tao to come mingle. As I sat at the island doing work on the laptop, Tao stood up, yawned, stretched dramatically, and then pranced straight to Joey’s bed. I held my breath, thinking the slightest movement may swiftly throw her off course, and watched in disbelief as she climbed in beside Joey and snuggled up against her as if it were their daily routine. As soon as she was securely settled, I lunged for the camera and began to click away like a mother watching her child take her maiden steps while daddy was away at work.
Even Joey appears shocked...
...but she's smart enough to know a good opportunity when she sees one!
I LOVE this one. Great pictures. This happened to us once...Well kind of. Palmer always used to steal Chloe's bed and one day Chloe was brave enough to go lay on the floor with her head on the edge of her bed where Palmer lay sleeping! Pwah
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