That silly Bruno
@GardenGerty (169406)
United States
September 10, 2024 8:12pm CST
I decided to take an early shower. He ran in and jumped in the tub where the warm water was running. That did not bother him a bit.
However, when I turned on the overhead water, he bailed on me. He thought that the fast running water was attacking him. Right now he is laying on the desk holding on to my left arm with one paw.
So I have an affectionate kitty.
One of our students today decided to "play" with me and be a cuddle bug. When she is in a good mood she is a lot of fun. You do understand, I am sure, that most of the kiddos in our class have communications deficits.They do not talk, at least not in a conventional manner.
My primary student had four very small seizures today. One reason I came back full time is that he really needs someone to pay close attention, someone who knows him. The increasing seizures are part of the prognosis of his disability.
So that is the story of my interactions for today.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Sep 24
We often get reminded that behavior is in fact communication.
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@kaylachan (84703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Sep 24
Chilly loved to drink out of the tub when I would bathe. This didn't start until he decided the tub wasn't a becon of doom. My husband's cat, Smokey, often jumped into the shower while he showered.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Sep 24
I had one cat that loved water of all kind.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
15 Sep 24
@kaylachan The cat that liked water was a Turkish Van. That is a breed that tends to like water. I agree, most of them do not.
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@kaylachan (84703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Sep 24
@GardenGerty Most cats think water is equilvent to hell.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Sep 24
These were the small kind of seizure, but still concerning. It turns out that his brother who gets him ready forgot to give him his medicine.
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Sep 24
They were very brief seizures, and it turns out someone forgot to give the child his seizure medicine that day.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
15 Sep 24
@rakski This is the second time so far this school year.
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@rakski (156200)
• Philippines
14 Sep 24
@GardenGerty oh my. I hope they will not forget it next time
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@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Sep 24
I can understand how you really get to know your students. It's the same with animals. If you pay close attention, you can pick up on all sorts of cues. As for Bruno, I knew a man who, when watching TV, had to hold the paw of his blue heeler. 
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
15 Sep 24
@JudyEv If the birdbath is dry he sleeps in it.
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@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Sep 24
@GardenGerty My Mum's cats always 'helped' her when she was gardening.
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
14 Sep 24
Sounds like you got some lovin today.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
15 Sep 24
He sticks close by when I am home.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Sep 24
These were small. They are part of the progression of his disability.
@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
11 Sep 24
Poor kitty
Glad you had a good day
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Sep 24
Well, Bruno was none the worse for wear.
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Sep 24
Poor Bruno the kitty got scared. It must be difficult to watch a student go through that but good you are there for him,
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Sep 24
It worries all of us when we do not know the reason. In this case his medication had been forgotten.
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11 Sep 24
Thank you for sharing the events of your day today.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Sep 24
You are welcome. My days are sometimes long.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
11 Sep 24
I'm sorry to hear about the student with seizures. You certainly are a very caring individual. Funny that Bruno jumped into the tub! Have a good day.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
12 Sep 24
He wants to be with me where ever I am. I am wondering if I can get him used to the idea of bathing.
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