There’s nothing like watching the optimism of little kids as they explore the world around them. In this case, a little boy got the bright idea of trying to herd cats on a blanket.

As the situation unfolds, the cats continue to wander off in all directions, causing the little boy to simply redouble his efforts in an ever losing battle against the inevitable. Since little boys and cats have the same amount of energy, it’s merely a question of which one will give up and give in first.

To see the little boy herding cats, click here.