In addition to your recent shoe fetish, is a desire to build forts and tents and houses each and every day. In an attempt to be lazy (and avoid moving chairs and couch cushions), I thought I would just put blankets over the kitchen table. Apparently Thelonius thought this was a wise move too. I really think that cat learning to love you more and more lately. He often comes and lays near you while you play in whichever room you happen to be in.