A Warm Afternoon Adventure

Two happy ducklings followed me home from a fun time in the backyard one warm, sunny afternoon. There had been times before when the ducklings came along, but today felt different. Their soft chirps filled the air with a sense of excitement, making them look very happy. That is how it happened that I did not guess that today would be rich in events for the ducklings and my cat, who has a great curiosity about new things. The ducklings settled in very fast without any protestations. They walk around the yard, dragging their bodies, and go round the yard, investigating every corner of it. They were trying new things every day, and the newest thing they found was our small outdoor tub, which turned out to be a great swimming pool for them to play in.

 

 

Discovering the Outdoor Tub

When it got hot in the afternoon, the ducklings jumped right into the tub. Its two small spatulate toes were webbed and paddled freely in the water; when the chicks were in circular motion, their wings were also beating vigorously. They were in a swimsuit having fun in the cold water, and they were very hooked on the game. There was my cat lying on grass and resting in the shade a little bit further away from me. She was a beautiful, sleek animal that looked at the ducklings with narrowed eyes and a tail that flickered back and forth as if she were interested or, dare I say it, jealous. The cat had always been a bit of a snob, glad to be on soft pillows and in the sun, but today was different. She watched the ducklings swim with wide eyes, never taking her eyes off of them as they splashed around in the water.

 

 

Curiosity of a Cat

The cat soon drew near and commenced to creep cautiously along towards the tub. She turned her head and lifted her ears as though she meant to understand what the proceedings of the ducklings were about. The water lash that gashed against the sides seemed to amaze yet delight her. After all, cats weren’t supposed to like water, and my feline friend was no different. Yet, there was something about the way the ducklings cut through the water so effortlessly that intrigued her. So there she stood at the side of the tub, her paw reaching out slowly as if to jump into the tub itself. When the ducklings felt their soft friend at the brink of the tub, the little baby birds were overjoyed and made a chik, chik sound. It was considered just another friend that they enjoy taking around while playing.

 

 

Playful Interaction

The rest of these ducks followed their leader, and one of them swam closer to where the cat was sitting and drenched her by splashing water in its short beak to make her play with them. That made the cat jump back due to being drenched, and she twitched her whiskers. It was as if to say that she did not know anything when she stared at the baby. The cat did not run away, although she happened to be pretty much afraid in the beginning. She didn’t move an inch, and with the water splashing and the duck quacking, she found herself growing more interested. Sometimes, although Cat would feel the need to participate in some fun these ducklings were having, she held back. It could be an intrinsic view of Cat torn by the desire to participate and her general disposition. Perhaps she did not like water, or maybe she failed to understand what ‘fun’ means. On the other hand, the cat was unclear. I think she made her dilemmas quite apparent when she looked at the duckling, followed by the tub.

 

 

Cat’s Internal Dilemma

She looked like she was trying to decide whether to jump in with the ducklings or stay dry and happy on the sides. It looked like she might actually think about the duckling’s offer for a moment. She moved her hand closer to the water and her whiskers twitched with interest. The cat pulled back and shook her head as if to dismiss the thought as quickly as it came to her. She gently but firmly pushed the duckling with her nose to say, “Thanks, but no thanks.” The refusal did not deter the duckling; it quacked a little and then retired to its brother or sister in the water, and the cat drew away again to the edge of the tub to keep guard over from afar.

 

 

The Ducklings’ Unaware Joy

Even though she didn’t join in, it was a sure thing that the cat enjoyed the company of the ducklings. Her jealous eyes had turned into ones of quiet amusement, and she seemed content to watch their antics from land. She sat with ease and flicked her tail every once in a while to show that she was still paying attention. From time to time, she would reach out and tap the edge of the tub with her hand, as if to see how the water was. Perhaps next time it will be.

 

 

Inside, the cat had his problems, but outside, the ducklings swam around blissfully unaware of that. The shells quacked and splashed as they dove or ran in circles around in the tub. They were happy to be with her no matter if she joined them in the tub or not. It was just the way they shared the space—even when she never jumped in—that made them so calm and content.

 

 

A Harmonious Liaison

The two species had a remarkable liaison where each was poised with playful digs and respect towards another. The cat wanted the ducklings to swim too, but she could stand her buddies and her own way of passing time in the afternoon. It is the time spent together that makes us happy, not just swimming at last after all; so what if next time she puts her paw slightly deeper into water? For the moment, it was enough for a cat to watch the ducklings playing.

 

Image Of The Kitty And Ducklings