After traveling thousands of miles, seeing new and exciting sights, and meeting all kinds of people, it can be sort of a bummer to come back to the familiarity of home. That's why it's so important that your trip end on a positive note. And the best kind of positive note is that involving your pets.
Sadly, we had to wait until the next day to pick up our dog Lexi (who, of course, spazzed out when went to get her), but the cats were just as excited to see us. Peri, the baby of the group and most needy, was waiting by the back door when I walked in and started weaving around my legs. I scooped him up in my arms and squeezed him while he purred. As Chrissy and Arlo realized that it wasn't the now-slightly-less-horrible-since-he'd-been-feeding-them neighbor boy who'd come in, they came out of hiding. After a few pets for Arlo, he was ready for food, and after some intense apologies to the princess, Chrissy would allow me to hold her.
I had to go in search of my sleepy baby Olivar and found him in his usual hideout--my mom's closet. The minute he saw me, he popped out and demanded attention, purring profusely. All of the cats kept close to us that night, Chrissy sleeping with me while all the boys were in with mom.
To be loved that much when you return from vacation is what reminds you that being home isn't all that lame. Sure, there are amazing experiences to be had in far away lands, but there are also friends and family and pets that make your home life just as awesome.
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