For some reason Persia is giving me extra kitty kisses lately.  This
phenomenon starts with the gentle tap to wake me up; I turn over and gaze
into her big green eyes and hear a delightful rumbling soft purr.  I swear
she's smiling :)  I reach out to pat her and she does the duck her head then
rub her face on my hand maneuver until I scritch her on the neck.  I oblige
and we play this little game for a bit.

Now if this play goes on much longer, she starts giving me quick little
licks, what I call "kitty kisses".  Just a quick lick with that funny little
sandpaper tongue.  She's really getting into it!  This is  followed by a
quick but gentle nip with her teeth on my arm or elbow.  Lately this is
happening much more.  It's delightful!  What a lovely way to wake up!
Knowing your kitty loves you!  And it doesn't totally revolve around food,
either, because if it's way too early and I say "It's not time yet!" she
curls up next to me and lets me sleep another 30 mintues before trying
again.  Okay, so it does revolve around food. LOL  But it's nice!

Most of you know Persia came to my back door from who knows where around the
age of 2 (the vet guessed), which would put her around 6 years old now.  She
started out cautious but still rather trusting, but now she definitely
thinks I'm her "meowmie".  I'm loving it!

Jill