More Peace Cats

Well, She is chuffed, because we had a better night and day. There is peace in the kingdom, She says, and looks happy. Of course there are still some adjustments to be made. The three of us are wary of each other, but He reminded Her that Kasey and I are not all that friendly, and we have been working on that for years. Kate is very far ahead of that, but she has wisely chosen a couple of places I can't fit into, and rests in there when I am out and about the house.  Kate is very cozy here, and likes to get pets. I try not to look when She is petting her, because it troubles my inner cat.
He and She were both home all day today. That is my favorite thing. When all of us are just doing things around the house, it feels good.  She has been feeling a little better, but thinks the thing She calls a walker will have to travel with Her. If She goes to a store, She uses the basket that they have there to hold Her steady. One time He tried to buy Her one of those. A small one. You would not believe how much they cost. So the thing She already has will have to work.  She doesn't like to talk about how lame She is. It makes Her sad. She is happier when She is home with us, or with Hana'sGran or Her beloved Crones.  I'm going to go check on what She is fixing for dinner tonight. I think I smell chicken. TTYL

Noisy Cats

Don't ask me how I got the courage, but last night I decided to show Katy who was boss around here. I wanted her to believe it was me. When she came to eat her food in the middle of the night, I lay down in her way, and glared at her when she growled at me. That led to a meow-festival that brought Kasey out to see what was going on. By the time I got Katy to jump on top of the TV, She got into it and put me on Her lap. Kasey went back to bed and Kate got full access to her kibbles, her water and her litter box. For a minute there, I knew how it felt to be top cat. Of course, She reminded me that She was top cat, which would seriously astound Kasey.  Today things were pretty much back to normal, with a little glaring and a few quiet meows.  I am not comfortable with being mean. I think I learned how where I lived before I came to Him and Her. She did not scold me, but She said I should be nice to Kate. Things will be better if everyone is nice. That's what She thinks, and She wants me to think that, too. Sometimes, though, I think She forgets that there is a place inside cats where they feel things about being cats. Humans can't always understand that cats don't want newcomers in their routines.  I promise I will not be mean to Kate. Kate's girl next door calls her Katy Angel. I am not sure how much of an angel Kate is, but I won't say anything. Leftovers tonight. Yum. Toodle Pip.

Well-Adjusted Cats

Katy has been here nearly a week, and it is not unusual to see all three of us in the same room. That is a long way from where we were last week. Katy has learned that we are not threatening her, and we have learned that Katy is not replacing us in Their hearts. Katy is so comfy, in fact, that she doesn't try to get out when the front door is opened. When Katy's people come back, She hopes that they will understand if Katy stays here while they pack to move. It would make all of us nervous wrecks if she went back next door and then came back here in a couple of weeks.  He has gotten Katy a scratching post, an automatic waterer and feeder, and some more catnip.
Meanwhile, She has been writing furiously about what is wrong with schools. She is really fired up about all the testing, and complaints about public school. Those are free schools where every kid is supposed to go. Some people pay to send their kids to a different school, but She believes that there are rules that make teachers not teach right, and kids not learn right. Here is what She says about school. Kids need creativity, interaction and evaluation that takes their style of learning into consideration. I don't know what all that means, but it sure makes Her excited. Until tomorrow, my friends, buh-bye.

Clean Car Cats

While He and She were on that boat, and Uncle John was here with us, Her car had to wait outside and it got very messy with leaves and twigs and dust and spots that birds left on the car  somehow.  Rocky'sMom gave Her a ticket to get a free cleaning for Her car, and today She went and got it cleaned. The nice boys there helped Her to the place where She had to wait, and then helped Her to Her car. She did not admit it for a very long time, but She can't get around very well at all.  It makes Her sad to admit that, you know. Anyway, the car looks beautiful. Nice and clean, with no dust and spots. Here is something funny: They found lots of papers and magazines under the seats, that haven't been cleaned for awhile. I can't wait to see what the cleaners found. When Rocky'sMom gets back, they will go to have a nice lunch. That is Her favorite thing to do, and She will be proud of Her car.
Kate is feeling more at home now, and Kasey and I are more willing to be around her. Kasey went to sniff Kate's tail, like she does to me, and Kate told Kasey to stop that. I laughed for an hour.
I hope you have a nice evening, and come back to read my tory tomorrow. Oddy-ose.

Pondering Cats

Today was not for doing, it was for thinking, She said. It all started with the three of us cats continuing to check things out - this time with all three of us in the same place. Kasey sniffled every tiny bit of the round chair where Kate has been resting. If sniffles cost a dollar apiece, Kasey could have made a gazillion dollars in sniffles. Kate was watching all this and didn't seem to mind. This could be a step toward friendship. Now, keep in mind, I am not that good friends with Kasey after all these years, so don't get your hopes too high. Other than that, it was quiet around here. She is still pondering two big things. How to make things better for teachers, and what to do about adjusting friendships. She read that lots of teachers could lose their jobs because of schools running out of money. Then She read about some things that are on the test that all the kids have to pass. What really made smoke come out of Her ears was that there are schools that are getting money and they don't deserve it. Now, you know smoke didn't really come out of Her ears. That's just to tell you how mad She was. I wouldn't be surprised if She comes in here and writes a mean letter to school people. Well, that's OK. I'm through with my story for today. TTYL

Three Cats

That's the way it is now, three cats live here.I guess Katy is going to be with us forever. Katy has stopped crying by the door, so I guess She realizes that we are all inside cats now. I won't tell her that Kasey still tries to escape every so often. It will be easier on her to think we are all following the same rules.  There is something in my system that makes it hard for me to be friends with Katy, but I am working on it, and She says I'm doing a good job.
He had to go to a meeting today, and when He came home, He brought chicken in a round box. It was all cooked and crunchy, so that is what They ate for dinner.  It was nice to get in on that tonight. I'm glad I got brave enough to get on Her chair. That chicken was quite good..
She told me the money business is all straightened out, so She can pay the right people when the time comes. It is interesting when you own the whole house. Did you know the bank used to do all of that? Now She has to do it Herself. It's OK, She doesn't mind, as long as the money stays where it belongs.
Tomorrow should bring more progress on the Three Cats situation. I'll keep you in the loop. Cheers.

One Paw at a Time Cats

Every day we see improvement in the cat relations around here. Besides that Katy meows quite a lot, we are all getting better at getting back to normal. For instance, I had my butter this morning - three fingers. Katy got some pets and had some treats as well. It seems she is beginning to realize Kasey and I are not a threat to her. Now, if I can work out that she is not a threat to me, we will be really getting someplace.
He and She had some problems with Their bank account.  She has been putting money in the bank every month so when it comes time to pay the bills that the bank used to pay for our house, there would be money in the bank. Well, He has been getting it mixed up with another account, and has been paying bills out of it. I know She will laugh about this someday, but this was not the day.  I wonder why people have different bank accounts. It's simple, Cofs, She told me. That way we have money when the house bills are due. I didn't want to laugh at Her, but (snerk).  Compared to Them, our cat-lives are almost easy.  Well, I'll get some snuggles now, and talk to you tomorrow. Bye.