On Waking Up

I stirred a little before 5am this morning because I felt an odd feeling on my right hand.  I quickly realized my hand was stretched out next to my husband's pillow and the feeling was Bella, our 11-month-old kitten, who had both of her front paws wrapped around my wrist and her little head resting against my closed fingers.

Why can't she snuggle so sweetly when we're awake and able to enjoy it?