Cheesecake Cats

This was a day so full of delights for Her that she can't imagine anything nicer. You see, it started with Him getting Her some of that nice soup that She loves. He surprised Her with five big bowls of it, so She can have some every day for almost a week. That is what real friends do, She said. Then the mail came, and there were things She ordered already for next year. Things are on sale, now, Cofs, She told me. Also there was a nice gift from Her Eddie-sister and a sweet note from Mazie's next sister. She was already so very happy, but that wasn't all of it.
You remember today is Cleo'sGirl's birthday. The place where They went to eat Their dinner was kind of a long ride away, but it was all about cheesecake. She says everyone loves cheesecake, and so She and He were very glad to go to this new place to celebrate with Cleo'sFamily. She said the list of things to eat was a whole book, not just some pages. It was very tempting and it took a long time to look at all the things and decide. When She decided, it turned out that He had chosen the same thing. She had orange potatoes with Hers. Both of them ate only half of Their dinner and - you guessed it - brought the rest home. I just love when They do that. They even brought half of Their cheesecake. She hopes Cleo'sGirl likes her birthday present. He and She are ready to start a new year, so Kasey and I are, too. If only there weren't a bunch of fireworks going off and making noise - but that is what humans do. Happy New Year.

No Fish Cats

This is the day when we usually have fish for our dinner, but I heard Her tell Him that we would not have it tonight. That was not good news to me. Oh, sure, They had lots of fish last week, and enjoyed a lot of leftover fish for lunches and dinners, but I don't believe there is such a thing as too much fish. There are people who eat fish every day. She has some other good things, though, and for some reason, She likes to change the menu every day. Well, I am at Their mercy, and I have no choice. Check back with me, though. I might just pout.
It was a nice day, otherwise, around here. She did a bit of work, and did some business things on the computer, so She could loaf about with a clear conscience. She looks forward to Cleo'sGirl's Birthday Party tomorrow, and is excited that it is Her beloved OperaGirl's Birthday on the next day. I wonder if Her OG will like her present. She sent it a long time ago, and She hopes OG didn't forget about it.
The best thing about today was that both of Them were here all day. It is a long time since I have been able to get pets and snuggles each time I needed them. I am not going to stress about the fish. Instead, I will go lie in the sun-spot by the back window. Aaaaahhh.

More Lunch Cats

It was hard enough to be cozy today, with the fixing guy working on the driveway and making us a new doorbell, and She going off to another lunch with friends. I believe I will tell Her to stay home for lunch tomorrow and the next day, because She is not available for giving snuggles to Her adorable (ahem) cat when She goes off like this. It is hard to be cross with Her, though, because She comes home so happy and tells Him all the wonderful things She has done and seen. I saw Her bring home a couple of boxes, so there may be a bright side to this after all. I am very glad that Her next going out is not until Saturday, when He and She go to Cleo'sGirl's Birthday. I don't see anything on her calendar for next week except a time with Hana'sGran. She has waited a long time for that lunch, so I will not be cross.
Long ago, before we were born, She worked at a lovely school for her favorite kind of kids - the kind that needed Her. The lady that made that school started a place where people could live and work, even if they had problems. Now that place has a store and a garden and a place to eat. That's where She and Her friends went today. She said it was a long way to ride, but the friends had a nice, easy car, and She was chuffed to spend time with them. I'm going to sniffle that bag She brought home. Could it be something a cat could share? I'll let you know.

Foodie Cats

When we eat, Kasey and I mostly have delicious, nutritious kibbles. She won't let us have food from cans, because Her last cat, our cousin Charlotte, got sick and died from some bad food out of a can. We like our kibbles very much, but I have an extra source of delightful snacks. When She is eating Her dinner, I sniffle what She has on Her plate. I do this sniffling from the floor or the back of Her chair. Cats are good snifflers. If I sniffle fish, or pizza, or spaghetti or something with gravy, I am willing to share with Her. When She is almost done, and most of Her plate is empty, I get up on the arm of Her chair and sneak a couple of licks. She says that letting a cat, even an amazing cat like me, lick your plate makes a lot of people say eeewww. So if there is company, I don't do it - but She says it is their right to keep cats off their stuff to eat. She tells me not to be a judge of what people do, so I try to remember to wait for my snack if someone is here.
Katy'sMom gave Them some nice stuff to eat from their Christmas party, and They will eat it tonight. I guess She won't go to Crones, because nobody said they wanted to meet. She can rest up for Her second-last party this week. She can't wait to see those friends and have some good things to eat - AGAIN! I have a feeling that my extra food will be scarce in the next few days. Oh, well. Stay tuned.

Happiness Cats

This is the day They went to visit their Thinking Friends. They had to start early, because He lost the glass out of one side of His glasses, and He needed to go to the glasses place and have them fix it. When He got there, He couldn't find the missing glass. He was kind of sad about that. They went on to visit Sabra'sMom-and-Dad and another lovely friend who knows how to read stones. That lady is one of Her beloved Crones. It was She who had charge of the question today, and She made it about happiness. We wonder about happiness, too. The questions made cats realize how nice their lives are, here with Them. We are cozy, we have friends and cousins, we get plenty of pets and kibbles, and at least I laugh. Kasey, not so much - although I have seen her laugh when I get into trouble.
When They got home, He said He would have to buy a new glass for His glasses. It cost a lot of money, but what else could He do? He was waiting to get his fixed glasses when She found the missing piece. He called the glasses guy and said cancel the costing ones, and they did. So He went back to get the work done that He wanted done in that early morning. A strange day, but a happy one, because we appreciate what we have. Nighty-night.

Close Call Cats

Whew. When She woke up this morning, She felt kind of sick. Her tummy hurt and She didn't want any bread with the black berries in it. I was sorry for Her, but come on. That's where I get my butter every morning. I pestered Her until She got some plain butter out, warmed it up and gave me five fingers worth. She told Him She was afraid She was getting a cold or the flu. She didn't think She could keep their lunch date later. He told Her to go back to bed. She did that, and after awhile She woke back up and felt fine. She says She felt even better because She had a close call. He understood, but I don't.
There is a place They like to go, but it costs more than She likes to spend very often. Well, the place sent Her a paper that said They could get food for less money, because They had that anniversary last week. It is because the food place gives you a paper when you go there. You put your name and email, and tell them your anniversary and your birthday. He thought it was kind of silly to do that, but now He knows why it was a good idea. Guess what? He got another paper from the same place saying They could get a birthday dinner. As long as She feels so good, She thinks they should make another date. I bet that after all this excellent food three days in a row, a nice bowl of soup will taste especially good. TTFN

Calm and Patient Cats

We knew that They were going to be gone a long time today, and luckily She left the computer on, so I could tell you my Christmas thoughts. First of all, the custom of having seven kinds of fish on the night before Christmas is my idea of a good plan. I am also very glad that there are people who give presents to cats. I do prefer that They stay home, but oh, how She loves to give people presents! She can't wait to see if the kids like what She got them, and that makes up for how tired She gets, and how sad She is that it is hard for Her to move around. One thing He and She both know is that whatever they get to eat at LW's house will be very special. That house is full of great cooks. LW'sDad and sibs have learned to make good things to eat in order to help while LW'sMom was in Minister School. The two of Them will probably be way too full to give me anything but kibbles when They get home.
She was thinking of all Her other grandkids today, and hoping they all had lots of presents. One thing about this time of year is that He and She are so happy to have fun things to do, nice people to visit, and nice friends and family to send out love to. Kasey and I send love to all our cousins and wish them lots of treats. I hear Them coming now, so I'll say a festive goodnight.

Short Story Cats

I don't have time to write a very long story tonight. First of all, it is His birthday, and He and She went to Cleo'sHouse and ate a bunch of dishes of fish, and they brought some home! You can understand that I am anxious to see if a hard-working cat can get a tiny taste. Also, There were presents for Kasey and me, and I really have to check them out. They got some nice things, as well, including a stunning picture of me in a cute frame. They are really full of fish, an I respect that.
I'll taalk to you tomorrow, when They go to LW'sHouse. Merry day-before-Christmas.

Plan Change Cats

Cats are very well known for being flexible, so if something comes up, we are ready to curl in another direction. He and She are not nearly so flexible in their bodies, but in our minds, They are a tiny bit more filxible than Kasey and me. For example, the calendar today was about going to a favorite place for lunch with some delightful friends. At the last minute, one of the friends felt sick, and couldn't go - so they changed it to next week. She was disappointed, but She knew it was exactly the right thing, so She set about to find something to do. She labeled the Christmas bags, and admired how pretty they looked. She took them into the me-table and got them out of Her room where the computer is. She put away a bunch of other stuff, to save for presents for later. (She does that, you know). It was quite easy to use Her new computer, except She couldn't find Her game. The ComputerGuy said he would fix that.
The sad news for me is that She is not fixing fish for our dinner because tomorrow They will have 7 kinds of fish at Cleo's house. She is also waiting to hear if LW'sMom will be able to have the regular Christmas Day dinner because of a flood at their house, so you have to wait and see.
We are kind of excited that Smudge'sMom and Dad went to a pretty place that is so far away that they had to use an airplane. I will enjoy being flexible while I sleep on Her tummy this evening. Toodles.

Update Cats

One day last week, He tried to get on Her computer. Remember - His needed fixing? Well, He was annoyed with how slow Her computer was. He made some kind of deal with His ComputerGuy, and He traded Her computer for a new one that is faster. He paid the difference, and made it Her anniversary, Christmas and birthday present. Of course, She was fine with the old one, but the new one is slick, and I didn't have to learn any new skills to write my stories. I met the ComputerGuy and his pretty girlfriend, who understood why I decided to have a nap in the closet, just to stay out of the way. So if this story sounds bigger and faster, it is because of the computer update.
They sure have a lot of good food that they got for gifts. She has a completely sweet tooth, and so a lot of it is cookies and cupcakes. People know He should not eat sweets, so He got some little round crackers and some cheese to put on them. She just can't believe She is so lucky. Kasey and I don't like sweet things, but you can bet we will share His cheese.
It is funny how ComputerGuy cleaned everything up. She doesn't like people to move Her stuff around, but She has managed to find all the important stuff. Have a nice evening, dear readers.

Delighted Cats

The big thing about today was Her lunch with Her beloved Crones. They have a custom to have a party two times every year so that they can have lunch at a nice place and wish each other good things. Today they went to the nice place where LW'sMom showed them. She just loves it there. They have nice food, though it's sometimes messy to eat, but the best part is the dessert. They must have a hundred kinds of cake and pie and cookies and strange stuff. I like it when She goes there, because She always brings home half of Her sandwich so She will have room for dessert. Everyone had such a nice visit and She was glad they liked the place She picked. One thing that poked Her was that they charged for every refill of coffee and tea. She told the sweet lady who owns the place that it hurt Her feelings that all Her friends had to pay extra for drinks, and the lady said it was a mistake. It was a good thing that She mentioned it. People got their money back or free cookies. She took the cookies and shared one with Him when She got home. Even though it takes a long time to drive there, this is Her favorite place to get good things to eat.
We were so happy when She came home that some snuggles were necessary. She will settle down for awhile and hope everyone liked the lunch as much as She did. More adventures will be coming, with more food and friends. Here are Her favorite things: Him, Kasey and me, friends/grandchildren, and good food. Bye for now.

Celebration Cats

Never mind that Christmas is coming, and everyone is out shopping. The roads are crowded and still They have to go out in the car. You know why. Many years ago, before many of us were born, He and She got married. They lived in two houses before this one, but They have been here most of the time. Now this is OUR house, and we are all good friends with each other. Some of Their good friends live in their own houses, but when they have a celebration, they all eat together. Today the special friends are Smudge'sMom and Dad. They are much younger, but they got married on the next day, so every year they all celebrate together. This year S'sM&D are going on a long trip to a lovely country where they will see lots of things they can't see here. He and She are chuffed for them. They will have their Christmas and birthday presents tonight, along with good things to eat. Maybe They will bring some home. I would like that.
They got another present today from Abby's Mom and Dad. It is a bunch of fruit made to look like flowers. It looks beautiful, but They will eat it anyway.
He gave Her some fancy candy this morning, and a pretty card. She thought They weren't giving presents, but She is keeping the candy. Kasey and I don't like candy, and He isn't supposed to eat it so...what else can She do? (snerk) Cheerio, dear readers.

Neat Cats

Since She has lots of marks on Her calendar, She wants to look nice. She is whining about how She looks without glasses, as if it made a difference. She says Kasey and I are most beautiful after we have been brushed, so She went to get Her hair brushed today. Of course, the sweet lady who brushes has to cut Her hair first, and then She brushes it out very smooth and sleek. Here is the funny part. She told Him that Her hair was perfect, with every single kink brushed out of it, but when She went outside, the wind blew it every which way, so now we are neater than She is.
She has gotten tired of the purse that hangs around Her neck, and took Her pockets to a new place, where the price was fair. Next week it will be all sewed up nicely and She will be wearing pockets again.
She found a place to put gas in Her car and it was the least She has paid in a lot of months. The car still held a lot of gas, but don't forget, She hasn't been driving it very much since before Her eye stuff. Just when She gets ready to grouch about that, She remembers all the nice things She has, and how lucky She is to have a nice car and lovely cats. She remember what Her Grandma told Her. Count your blessings. I am counting mine, because I smell nice food cooking. The outside cats only get a little food, but Kasey and I get a lot. Yummm.

Pre-Christmas Cats

There is a lot going on about Christmas around here. He and She have Their calendars quite full of lots of marks, and They are completely chuffed about seeing all their friends. She has had so much fun picking out presents for everyone, and She has been getting messages about the stuff that the mail has already delivered. She is so tickled when someone tells Her they like what She chose for them, because that is just what She wanted. He has it in mind to get Her a computer that works so much faster. She Doesn't think She needs that, but it will make Him happy for Her to have it, so - since that is what She likes about a present - She can't argue with that.
Some extra fun was that Cleo'sDad came over to help Him with His projects. Cleo'sDad is very smart about projects, and He could really use the help. While he was here, They wanted to give him coffee-the-drink, but the coffee making machine got a leak in it somehow, so He had to go and get a new one. You wouldn't expect Them to go without coffee-the-drink, would you? If so, you really don't know Her.
Now we have everything kind of sorted out, so we can all relax and enjoy Her new seeing and wait for time to give out more presents. I like getting ready for Christmas, don't you? Ah-dyoo.

Complex Cats

Getting His computer working again is a very complex problem. Luckily, Kasey and I were here to help Him. He got it back from the ComputerGuy, who thought his job was over. Well, He worked on getting it hooked up last night, while we were sleeping, and very early He called the ComputerGuy and said He was stumped. They talked for a long time and She interrupted to tell ComputerGuy where to get a shirt that says No, I will not fix your computer. If the CG didn't think it was funny, that's OK, because She did.
She left all the complex drama to take Katy'sGirl to see her doc, so She had a nice visit with Katy'sMom. She will take Katy'sBoy in a couple of weeks. In the middle, She will give them their presents, and hope they like them. All the presents are done, and He wants to get Her a fancy new computer, and make it so She doesn't have to wait so long for things to turn on. I will be able to learn it very quickly, because I am a clever, complex guy.
We will have a nice evening and a quiet day tomorrow, to get ready for all the adventures this week. I am fine with that, since there is chicken for dinner. Poodle Tip. (Get it?)

Eddie Cats

If you have known Her longer than a few days, you know She has a favorite guy named Eddie. Eddie is a funny guy, but he can also be serious when he plays a part in a show. She feels so much love for this Eddie that She told him that She would be his Grandmother. She thinks being a grandmother is the best thing a person can be, exactly even with being a Mom and a teacher. She has never been a Mom, but She has picked out some special grandchildren. Except for Him, they are her favorite people. Well, Her grandkid who is Her OperaGirl has made this an Eddie Day at our house, and that makes Kasey and me Eddie Cats. Her OperaGirl went very far away to see Eddie lots of times, This time, OG sent Her a shirt with Eddie's picture on it. He is worried that She may never take it off. Lots of months ago, She went to visit Her beloved OperaGirl, and OG took lots of pictures. One showed Her with OperaGirl, OzGirl and another girl. She has that picture on Her wall. Except NOW She has it on a cup to use for coffee-the-drink. I wish you could all see how chuffed She is.
It so happens that I am a happy Eddie Cat myself. It has more to do with lovely pink fish than it does with Eddie, but being happy is what counts, after all. Toodle Pip

Seeing Eye People

This was the last day for putting drops in Her eyes. She had to go see the doc that fixed Her eyes, and She is so chuffed that She has been smiling all day. After all the worry and appointments and eye drops, it is finally over and here is the result: She can see the TV, a movie and to drive without any glasses at all. She can see to use the computer with regular glasses from the store. She can see to read, but will see even better when She gets the glasses with the right number. It might seem like a waste to go through all that when you are so very old, but She says it is worth it if She didn't live another week. I don't want to think about that. I'm just telling you what She said.
They stopped for a celebration lunch and She brought a lot of it home. That way, She gets two meals for the price of one. He brought home something, too. Hers smelled like bacon, but I couldn't tell what His is. They have a lot of partying ahead, and if I am lucky, I'll get some good food to share. She was teasing me that there is no such thing as Kitty Bags. Hmmph.
He has been Her driver through all of the eye stuff, and He has not complained even one time. She says They have been together for 36 years, and it has gone by very fast. Kasey and I are glad They found each other and then found us. Cheerio.

Easy Day Cats

It isn't that I wanted to get up early, because there were no appointments today, but He was determined to have us all awake for some reason. Oh, did I wake you up? He said, I didn't mean to. Well, She got up, but Kasey and I went right back to sleep - after a drink of water and a snack - and butter, of course. So I had a nice easy day. He was still trying to fix His computer that has a bug in it. I looked all around but I didn't see any bug. He had to take it to the computer guy. He tried to check His email on Her computer, but They couldn't figure out how to do it.
We have been looking all over for a certain thing for LW'sDad. I helped Her read the ads and catalogs. Guess what! Today He finally found it. LW'sDad will think it is funny.
This thing with Her eyes is getting easier, but She says She couldn't do it without the things Hana'sGran gave Her. They fasten on the glasses so She always knows where they are. She is not going to need any fancy glasses from the glasses store. This whole eye thing has been easier than any of us thought it would be. She doesn't like the way She looks without glasses all the time, but She looks fine to me. I can snuggle around Her face with no problem.
I'm wide awake now, and listening to Her Italian boys sing songs about Christmas. They try to sing in Her language and She says they sound cute. Oh, well. I guess this is the time to say chow.

Healthy Cats

Kasey and I are really healthy, so we don't have to go to the doc today, but She had to go, because they have to be sure Her medicine is working right. She has a good doc who checks Her heart and stuff, then decides if She should keep on taking the medicine, then the doc gives Her a paper to give the medicine people. Today She came home with the paper, so everything is fine. If only She could walk around easier people would not guess She has old-lady muscles and joints. To tell the truth, I have a couple of achy joints myself, but you can hardly tell. You can see Her achy joints from across the street. (snerk)
One thing She likes to do is have someone paint Her toes. She says it is a treat to have someone massage her toes and then paint them red. She was so chuffed that the doc said She was fine that She treated Herself to getting shiny red toes. Kasey and I don't have any toenails in front, so we are safe from having our toes painted. Whew. She may like that, but I sure would not!
She got some pretty cards in the mail. She loved the one that was a picture of Abby and her people.. She sends His and Her cards by computer. She just hopes everyone gets them! Now it is time for dinner, and I smell chicken! TTYL

Postal Cats

She had the presents for lots of weeks. She got the packages ready to mail a long time ago. They sat in Her office for lots of time. Well, today they all went riding to the Post Office, which is where you mail stuff. There was a package for Her beloved OperaGirl that had a package inside a package, because her birthday is soon after Christmas. One for Her beloved Mazie, with a bunch of surprises in it. One was for Her beloved brother, besides the one coming in the mail from somewhere else. She hopes he will be tickled pink. One package for Her beloved Eddie-Sister in Florida. Her beloved PoetryGirl will get one, and so will her boys. One is on the way to Her beloved grandchild here in Texas, and one for Her beloved StefferGirl, who is now so happy with her new job. Now for the ones that He and She will just give to the people. They have to wait until closer to Christmas. The next ones are for SmudgesPeople, who will be sailing away before Christmas gets here. They will be celebrating each other's marriage birthdays together next week. Oh, She loves giving people their presents that She buys all through the year.
So we are ready for a quiet evening with some delicious soup with chicken in it. Kasey and I are happy cats. Cheery-bye.

Pleased Cats

Did you ever have one of those days when everything just seemed pleasant? That's the kind of day it was here. Everyone had some good sleep last night, the butter was good this morning and so were the snuggles. Every time I felt like having a snuggle, there She was. Not out visiting or watching a graduation, but right here where I like Her to be. I got an especially good brushing today, and laughed when She said She could make a new cat out of the hair in the brush. I know She can't really do that, you see.
The only trouble is talking about a subject called politics. He and She both like the President and are worried about the other guys who want to replace him. They are afraid the country might turn into a huge mess and They can't stand that. But luckily, Kasey and I don't understand most of it, so we could still feel pleasant.
Yesterday They were too full of duck to want any dinner, but tonight He asked for spaghetti. She gets the healthful kind, so it is OK. It is a once-in-awhile kind of dinner. He doesn't feel like He can't get what He wants to eat that way.
They have a lot to do tomorrow, but you may be most interested that the packages are going in the mail. If you get one too soon, just save it, OK? You will only have to wait a little while. Sy-o-nara.

Excellence Cats

Today was about LW, her Mom, Dad and Sibs. They were all together to see LW'sMom finish Minister School, and while He and She were there, they found out that the school gave a special Award of Excellence. Can you guess who won it? Yes! It was LW'sMom. He and She were so proud they just about popped! I was proud, too, and I guess even Kasey was. Kasey and I agreed that if there had been an award for Cat Excellence, we surely would have won it. When They got home, They said they agreed.
Everyone went together to have some good things to eat. She said it was little pancakes with cooked duck inside. She had not eaten duck before, and was surprised at how much She liked it. She had such fun sitting at the Kids' Table, along with Him and another Grandma. This is funny. There was a circle on the table that turned around so that everyone could take their stuff off of it. It sounds like a good idea, but it was kind of a mess by the time everyone got done.
She was also chuffed that LW'sMom brought the stole that Smudge'sMom made and showed it to everyone. It looked nifty on her, and She almost cried from happiness. This is the sad part. They were so full of duck and stuff that They didn't feel like eating dinner. They just want snacks. Oh, well. You can't have fish every night, I guess. Mostly it was a good day. Cheerio.

Telling Cats

Today is the day I can tell you about the secret for LW'sMom. You see, she is finishing all her work at minister school and graduating tomorrow. He and She wanted to give LW'sMom a special thing called a stole that ministers wear when they are giving a talk. She looked all over, asked advice from other ministers, and finally went to Smudge'sMom and said you are a wonderful sewer of lots of things, can you help me design a stole, and then make it for me? I will pay you what the other ones cost. Smudge'sMom said yes and the two of them looked at material and ideas and colors, and finally S'sM made the stole like one of her quilts and stitched about a million little designs on it. It was a masterpiece. So today She and S'sM went to eat lunch with LW'sMom, and they gave her the present together. She told Him that LW'sMom liked it just fine, and I am glad because it is hard to keep secrets.
While She was at the lunch place She made a reservation for the Crones' lunch. She really loves that place, and wishes it were not such a long drive to go there. I think She should be more careful about eating so much, and bring more stuff home.
When She was getting out a drink of tea, I was by Her feet, and I saw my very favorite pink fish waiting to get cooked for our dinner. That is better than leftovers. I am not telling any more secrets today. Tune in tomorrow.

Toy Cats

Sometimes They get packages that have toys on them for us to play with. For instance, one company closes its boxes with straps. She cuts them off to open the box, and I go into a frenzy of trying to knock them down onto the floor. That is much more fun than playing with Kasey, who just likes the boxes. He leaves them down for her to play with and she jumps in and out of them, sometimes turning somersaults. Whereas I attack the straps, conquer them and push them on the floor. She uses Her pick-up stick to get them back on the table, and so the game goes on.
I believe She has gotten the last of the boxes for now, and all we have to do is get to the post office, then wait for present-giving. She loves present-giving way more than present-getting. I guess that happens when you get old. She can start tomorrow when She has a present for LW'sMom. By tomorrow at this time, I can tell you all about that. LW'sMom will have it by then, and it won't have to be a secret any more. I am great with keeping secrets. Better than He is, that's for sure.
Her OzGirl says Eddie has left Oz and will be back in his regular home by now. Eddie is through with the show that She saw twice, and might rest before he makes a new show to take all over the world. Meanwhile he will work on movies and TV. She keeps hoping She will get to see them someday, because they show them first VERY far away, where Eddie comes from. Thinking about that keeps Her mind off the presents. Oh, She is so very anxious to see if people like them. I'll be back tomorrow. Don't forget.

Countdown Cats

I know She has been ready for all those presents for a long time, and most of the packaging and sorting is done, but She has to keep Her eye on the schedule, She has LW'sMom to think about this week, and two docs and Katy'sGirl to think about next week, and the NEXT week is the dinner and packages with Smudge'sPeople to cheer about how long they have all been married - and THAT takes them right up to His birthday, which is on the day before Christmas, when packages go to Cleo'sPeople. Whew. Usually They go to have Christmas with LW and her people, but since LW'sMom has just finished a really hard school time, she may not be up to making a big Christmas dinner. Well, He and She have packages for all of them, and somehow She will make sure they get them. You know She doesn't wrap packages in paper. She thinks that is not good for the trees. She puts all the packages in bags you can use at the store, or in a box that had something else in it before. All of this means She needs to find a time to go to the post office and mail things for Mazie and OperaGirl and Her other special relatives. You are probably saying what's the problem? Go ahead to the post office, but you might have forgotten that it isn't easy for Her to get around. You may just jump in the car and go, but She is s-l-o-w. I promise you one thing: If you know Her and Him, you know everything will be done just fine. Don't forget She has a big, brown cat to help Her. Toodle Pip.

Catnip Cats

What He had to do today was to go see one of His doctors. She is the one that gives Him medicine that keeps Him nice and calm. He likes the medicine He takes now, because it cleared up His tremors and made it easy for Him to write nicely. That makes it worth it for Him to lose His patience once in awhile, He says. She nods Her head, but She's not so sure.
When He came home from the doc, He brought something for all of us. For Her, He brought very pretty yellow flowers. She loves them. For us, He brought a catnip plant and some fresh grass.Kasey didn't care about the catnip as much as I did. I chewed on some, then rubbed it all over my face. I really got covered in catnip smell and wanted to go to sleep on Her lap. Kasey just ate the grass, then gacked up all the grass she ate. I told her she should have tried the catnip.
She is trying to nail down the lunch with LW'sMom on Friday. Smudge'sMom has finished the project and She is very anxious for LW'sMom to see it. After she sees it, I can tell you what it is, but not before, in case she reads my story.
She feels better today, because She got all the packages. There were more glasses for Her to read with. She is not so sure She likes them. I know I don't. They get in my way when I rub on Her face. I hear Her coming, so I'll sign off now. Nighty night.

Buy Stuff Cats

Well, I should have guessed that this would be a shopping day, the way She has been looking in the cupboards and shaking Her head. There are certain things we can't live without here, such as kibbles and other odds and ends. Yesterday She was cutting out the coupons from the paper, because I believe Her favorite thing is saving money. She made a list on the envelope where She put the coupons, and it looked kind of long. She started out for the store feeling kind of chipper, now that She can see better, and is driving again. When She came home, though, it was another story. There were lots of bags full of things to put away, but the paper where they put how much everything costs was very long. I heard Her tell Him that some of the normal things cost twice as much as they did before the drought. I said Drat the drought, but She didn't think it was funny.
He got a million packages today, and She was kind of grumpy because She is the one who usually gets the packages. He is very deep into the airplane project and She just sees model planes piling up. She has to put on a brave face, because it is His project and She wants to be cheerful for Him.
Also, She is very close to getting all the details worked out for the Crones' Lunch. She is almost sure it is settled, and will nag at everyone to sign up. It is at the place She is going with Smudge'sMom and LW'sMom on Friday. She loves that place. There is melted cheese on Their dinners, so I must go get a taste of that. g'night.

Rain and Shine Cats

The sun was shining when She woke up, but it soon got cloudy and began to rain. We were all glad we didn't have to go out today, so we made good use of de-cluttering and organizing jobs. I helped Her as much as I could, for example when She was sending Him a present about planes. It made Her glad to put my name on the card when She hit the send button.
Do you know what melancholy means? She told me She was feeling melancholy, but She doesn't look any different to me. It might have something to do with Her being a doofus about the Crones' lunch for this month. There are just too many things and too many busy people. At first only a few people get back to Her, and then She finds out new info, and has to change stuff. Do you know who is good at arranging things? Her OperaGirl, that's who. The trouble is, OG lives too far away to be able to help. And OG would have to be a Cronelet.
Well, I will keep you up-to-date on how all this planning works out. I know that planning for dinner is much easier, now that He started eating meat once in awhile. I saw Her get chicken out of the freezer today, and that suits me just fine.
I'm going to go look out the window at the rain, now. I like to see it from in here, where it is warm and dry. TaTa for now.

Business Cats

Today was about business. He went early this morning to a meeting about business, and when He came home, He said it was great - very helpful.
There was another part to the meeting which was supposed to be next week, but LW'sMom is having a ceremony to show that She is a real Minister, so He changed His meeting to another day, so He doesn't have to miss that party. He is so proud of LW'sMom, He couldn't bear to miss seeing her get her paper. Of course, She is proud and excited, too. We love LW's whole family.
She has one more package to get ready to send to Her beloved grandchildren and relatives who live far away. He thinks She should mail them right now, but She thinks they would get there too soon. Maybe when the present day comes, they will forget She sent stuff. He says what difference does it make? It's the thought that counts. She will probably go with that.
He was gone so much today that They need to celebrate. You know what that means: Pizza. Nom nom nom.
Tune in tomorrow to see is Mazie got the pretty pictures about London. Cheers.

Disappearing Cat Stories

When I looked for my story from yesterday, it was not there. I am a little annoyed with the computer, because I wrote a long story about the day She had with Hana'sGran and about LW'sMom's finishing her studies, and it was about love and good times and pride and all those good things. I know Kasey didn't erase it, and it could not have been She, because I was with Her when I finished, helping Her get comfy.
Well, This is about today, and I hope it shows up on my story page. It was a good day to stay away from here. He expected the Fixing Guy, who didn't come, and then He had to holler at His computer. She is afraid His medicine does not work very well, and He loses His patience too often. Actually, it is kind of funny the way He talks to the computer, as if it can understand Him.
Also, She doesn't like Her new purse, so She decided to fix the old pockets that broke. She cut the belt part off another set to pockets so the clasp part would be there. Then She put safety pins to fix it the way She wants it. She took it to a place where they fix hard-to-sew things, and they said sure, they could sew it very tight for a lot of money. She - well, you know how She is - said it was too much and came back home. She will not give up, but She will not pay as much as the whole pockets cost to fix it. I am really glad Kasey and I don't use money.
I saw what came out of the freezer and my heart sang. I bet you know what it is. Yes. It's fish. Oddy-ose, amigos.