Singing Cats

We are singing today because we are so happy. Yes, She was singing this morning as well, all because of Her lunch with Deena'sMom. There is this place they like to go, and the lunch is not as important as the visit - but the lunch is good, too. In fact, the lunch was so good that She didn't bring any home. That almost never happens. D'sM brought some candy for Her and Him, and it has dates in it. She isvery happy with it, but Kasey and I don't care for candy. It is just nice to see Her so excited. Another gift D'sM brought Her was a very pretty little lace thing She called a doily. It is very special, because it is to help women get paid for their hard work. Deena'sGirl got it in another country - also very far away. She is so happy to have it, but it won't be where cats can bother it. She will make sure of that. She says She is going to save the candy. I'll let you know how that works out.
When She got home, there were some more packages full of presents. Why wait until next Christmas, She said. I think I'll just give them now. Or at least pretty soon. They are Eddie-themed presents. Practically every thing is Eddie-themed around here. One of Her friends even sent Her an Eddie-story in a message.
She says things are back in order now that Deena'sMom is home, but She cannot stop telling us all how darling the grandchildren are. She is very partial to grandchildren - of all ages. There are some more things in the bag She brought home from Her lunch. Not food, but I'll check on what it is and report later. Oh-reevwar.

Waiting Cats

We had a good day today, but most of it was spent waiting. We are waiting for two big things. The first one is today, when the computer guy comes and gets Her a new keyboard. I am kind of anxious for that, as well, because sometimes I hit the wrong letters, since the pictures are worn off the keys. Luckily, my memory is better than Hers, so I only make mistakes when I am in a big hurry, or very tired. So the guy is bringing a new one and we are chuffed.
The second thing, and maybe most important, is that She will have Her lunch with Deena'sMom, who is back from her trip way across the world to where D'M's daughter lives with her family. If there is anything She understands, it is how much it makes your heart smile to see your grandkids, and that is what D'sM was doing across the world. This is a favorite friend of ours, so She would be happy to see her anyway, but it will be even more special tomorrow. And maybe She will bring something home for her dear cats (ahem).
He went to see His mother today, and reports that she is just fine. What She said is that woman is made out of teflon. I don't know what that means. Do you?
So dinner may have to wait, since the computer guy is coming at dinnertime. Well, we are not badgers, so we can't be choosers. My story tomorrow will be on the new keyboard. See if you can tell. Bye.

Progress Cats

We still have lots of dust, but there is some serious improvement with the clutter. Of course, a lot of help came from getting those presents out of the way. Presents were pretty much running things here in Her office, but even though She has some future presents on hand, Kasey and I have helped Her manage them so that Her desk is mostly clear and we will try to stop Her from getting new presents, especially ones that won't fit in the closet.
While we were working on that, the place where His mother lives called and said l'ancienne was having a fever, and they were trying to bring it down. If not she would have to go to the hospital. So far, she is still at the place where she lives, and she was asleep when He went to check on her.All She said was hmmmm.
There was a letter in the mail from LW'sFamily, and it showed the picture of the ones with shaved heads. Remember when they did that to get money for cancer studies? It was very cute, and He and She both liked the picture and the story.
Here is some good news for me. She is making a dinner tonight with shrimp in it, and I will surely get to taste it. That is because Kasey and I were such big helps today. Did you know Her desk is made of wood? I had almost forgotten. (snerk)

Clear Conscience Cats

Here is how it went today. We all got up pretty early - for Her, and had our breakfast. He was still kind of sleepy and put Her coffee in the wrong cup. She was nice about it, because He did pour Her coffee, but She had to go and pour it into Her Eddie-cup When He was in the other room. Now everything was right for the day.We took care of some regular stuff and talked to our computer friends. I had my brushing, and She decided to read out of the two books She got for Christmas. One was a real history book, and one was a fake history book. She likes them both. Now, She doesn't sleep in the day like He does, but She still doesn't feel comfortable just reading a book in the middle of the day. She had to remind Herself about all the days when She went to work, but She still thought it was kind of lazy. She put on a TV show that was very old, and She watched that while She ate Her lunch. She sharpened all Her pencils, and finally settled down with Her book. Even then, She only read for a little while, and did a few more things She had been putting off til the New Year. I am kind of sad that She cannot feel like a regular retired person when it is a good day for reading. Oh, well. I'll help Her work on it.
Meanwhile Kasey is running all around like a goofy cat and making Her laugh. In a few minuts, Kasey will go to Her and beg for a treat. Beg? Not Kasey. My sister will demand a treat - and she will get one. My treat will be a snuggle a bit later. TaTa for now.

Back-to-Normal Cats

It is official. This holiday season is over, at least for awhile. Between the presents and the birthdays and all the good food, He and She are ready for things to calm down and get ordinary. She says things are never ordinary around here, but She is willing to give it a try. For example, about six catalogs came in the mail, and She did not look at even one of them. I'm all bought out, She says. All celebrated out. Ready to look for news of Her beloved Eddie, and be satisfied. She started being normal by going to the store for regular shopping. Oh, sure - She looked at the stuff that was half-off, but She didn't buy any of it. She did forget to get cookies, but they are not as important as stuff They can enjoy together. Sometimes She forgets that She doesn't have much need for Grandkids-food. How did they all get so big? She asks Him. He just shakes His head. She said She saved $35 with coupons today. Maybe She'll go on that show where they get lots of groceries for just a little money.
He has a new project now. A new year - a new project. And He is working with a very nice man who has lots of good ideas. She is chuffed that He has a project. He doesn't know how to sit and do nothing, like we do. Anyway, She has all Her computer friends. That's Her project. Keeping up with all these dear friends and virtual grandchildren keeps Her lively. Nothing cat-friendly for our dinner tonight, but I may sample some of the tomato sauce, just to see why She loves it. Bye for now.

A Date for Him and Her

Kasey and I can't understand how people who have been married for lots and lots of years think they should go on a date, but that is just what He and She did. He asked Her last night, and She agreed to go to the movies with Him. There is a movie that everyone is talking about, and He knew She would love it, because it is about a guy with a speech problem. That is part of what She used to do when She went to work. Actually, it was more language than speech, but the two are related. At least that's what She says. When She heard this guy had trouble talking, She told Him that the guy was probably made to use the wrong hand. HA. She was right. Every once in awhile, She misses Her old work, so He took Her on this date. When They came home, He said She was crying at the end, because She was so happy how it worked out. She thinks these guys should get a prize.
She couldn't wait to tell Her StefferGirl how much She liked it, because that friend really likes the guy in the movie. So it was a happy day. She also heard good things about Her other friends. She loves a day like this. One problem is that She saw on the computer that Katy'sGirl is moving. That must be a mistake, because She didn't hear it from Katy'sMom. What would we do without Katy's family? Kasey and I hope it's a mistake because we love our cousin Katy.
Checking on dinner now. Have a good night. TTYL

New Years Cats

Greetings to the first day of the New Year. There were fireworks going off around here all night, and Kasey and I were very nervous. Luckily, it has rained a lot around here, so there were no fires, but we were shaking and upset, so They had to snuggle us while they stayed up very late. We woke up to a cheerful day, which does not seem like Saturday at all. We had to wish a Happy New Year to everyone we ever knew, so that took up part of the day. She told us to make resolutions, which is a kind of promise for making things better in this year. Kasey doesn't intend to change a single thing, but I will try not to be so scared of everything. She said She would start every day by thinking of something She is glad about that day. That is an easy one for Her, because She is glad about me every day, and about Him every day. She says that She is glad every day that we have enough. By the time She is glad about all Her family and friends, it will be time for lunch! I had to laugh right out loud at Her next promise. She promised to be more careful about money. She is already so fussy about money that I'm surprised that She ever buys anything! Well, it is Her promise. Kasey and I don't have any money, so She can't fuss at us about it. But poor Him. If He didn't get free tickets for the movie, They would not be going on a date tomorrow to see something They both want to see.
Mmmm. Salmon for dinner. It is a special dinner for the first day of the year. Lucky us!! Chow, bellas.