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Bed time has always been a favorite time of day at my house, not because it's finally time to rest, but because it is such an intimate time for the whole family. My husband and I own three very loving and special cats. Each cat has her own personality and favorite owner, but each one loves bedtime and looks forward to curling up with us every evening.

Usually, my husband and I spend at least twenty minutes winding down, talking about our day or talking about tomorrow. Our cats, River, Wicket and Echo, have figured out that this is the perfect time for them to find their "comfy spot" on the bed, usually somewhere between my husband and me or directly on someone's chest.

Every cat we have ever owned, regardless of how young they were when they were weened or when we got them, has always "made biscuits" in preparations for sleep. It's quite funny, too, as making biscuits seems to make the cat so content that she purrs and closes her eyes and quickly drifts off to sleep after she has found her spot.

Despite much research and various search engine visits, we have never been able to find a scientific reason for biscuit-making behavior in cats. There is much speculation, however, but the general consensus seems to be one of two theories: either the cat makes biscuits because it's instinct related to breast feeding as kittens or it's a learned skill used to make it's own bed before sleep.

Either way, my husband and I agree that it's very odd, sometimes annoying, can be painful, but always adorable. And for the two theories, who cares? I'm just happy we have such wonderful animals that unconditionally love and cherish us.

And I can't wait for bedtime...

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