Cat VS Bread Machine

Today I decided to make my first loaf of homemade bread. I just couldn't wait anymore. After work, I went to the store to buy flour and yeast, then came home to get started on my newest venture. After deciding to make a two pound loaf of whole wheat bread with light crust ( who knew there were so many decisions to make-where's the button that says "bread"?!), I put together my first loaf of bread and closed the lid. Immediately, all kinds of swishing and churning sounds erupted from the bread machine. The cat was lounging on the top of the refrigerator when I started the machine. In 1.5 seconds he had leapt from the top of the fridge and was gone to hide safely--in my stationery box. After a minute he came back to assess the danger and act out the stages of bread machine battle mode (see photos, below). After bravely peeking at the bread machine from the dining area, he stealthily jumped onto the kitchen counter (the no-go zone in our home) and started a boxing match with my new bread machine. After a couple of minutes I suppose he figured out that the machine would not hurt him...he backed off, but continues to run back and check it out from the dining chair every time it makes a sound. I'm really excited to taste my fresh bread. Maybe I should make a tuna loaf for the cat! :)

Step 1: Hiding in Fear

Step 2: Angry Cat Ears: What is This?!

Step 3: Bravely Assessing Potential Household Threat!!

Step 4: Crisis Averted: The Realization That the Breadmaker is, Indeed, An Inanimate Life Form.

Step 5: Acceptance & Continued Monitoring :)