So night-time can be difficult when all three cats want to snuggle. Over the years, we’ve worked out sleeping positions that seem to be generally accepted by all three cats and both humans. Pippin sleeps on my husband’s side of the bed. We call that area “Pippinville.” The two Siamese sleep on my side. We call that “Siamesetown.” A mountain rises between the two towns in the form of an extra blanket and provides a physical security barrier for the feuding felines. Sometimes raids into enemy territory occur. I used to keep a spray bottle of water on hand for these unfortunate occasions, but there were too many civilian casualties so now I rely on lightning quick timing to administer a swat to any furry butt within reach. (Well, except my husband’s.)

This system has been in place for some years now and, on the whole, seems to work for us and the kitties. Now, if I could just get my husband to stop snoring…