Since people have asked how Penny, our cat, is dealing with the new human in the house, I thought I'd post about her reaction. Overall she has been good to him, mostly aloof. When we first brought Matt home, she give a sniff in his vicinity and walked away as soon as he started crying. She has not jumped in the crib, fortunately, although she's a bit miffed he's taken over the bassinet where she had been napping before I realized what she was doing. Now, several weeks in, she's still wary of Matt, but she's getting used to having him around, even if she still thinks he makes too much noise. She might be happier if she got as much attention and had as much lap time as she used to before the baby's arrival, but she's dealing with it.
Early on Penny seeks refuge in a box from baby gifts
Looking to distance herself from the screams coming from baby's bath time
A truce? Baby on one side of the couch, cat on the other side
By the way, the cat is horrified at the way we "pet" the baby. (In other words, don't even think about petting a cat the way you burp a baby!)
