Surprise!

This morning we had a lovely surprise, just as She promised! Who do you think came to play with us? LW HERSELF! I knew about her, but I hadn't met her before - Just in pictures, so when she came in, I was a little scared. After all, she is a big girl, and very lively. The strange thing is, Kasey went out to play with her a couple of times! I was surprised, and She was surprised. I think Kasey was so glad it was not another cat! I went out for some pets, but after awhile I went back in my closet and took a nap. LW is very sweet, and is a good petter. I purred my best purrs for her, and will be more friendly when she comes back again. I wish I were a braver cat.
When LW came, She was so happy, because it was a long tome since She has had a little girl, and She felt cheered up. Marenna had to take dust off some of the toys, and the little yellow chair that Mazie used to use, but she was a trooper about it. It makes Her kind of sad that there is so much dust, but not sad enough to take the dust off everything. One of these days, She says. One of these days. We are lucky that dust doesn't make us sneeze!
I need a snack now, so I will go see what is in my dish. Later, 'gator.

Lovey Cats

Last night I stopped hiding and got some pets and snuggles. Now I feel fine, although I still miss ole Smudge! Kasey and I are enough cats, I guess, or They may run out of treats and butter.
When She came back from Her meeting today, She was very proud of LW's Mom. There was a nice talk about love today, and She and He feel very sure about love. I hear Her say this all the time: Faith, hope and love, and the most important is love. She says that it doesn't matter if you get mad, for example, if They give Smudge back to his Mom. We still love each other. That means we take care of each other and don't care if we gack up a hairball. When children come over, She says whatever they mess up can be put back in order. When someone helps us, we smile at them and say thanks or at least, purr. LW'sMom says that love is a circle, and what goes around comes around, whether we know it or not. And the best feeling is to know you are loved. After I get over having hurt feelings, I know I am loved, and love is good! LW'sMom knows all about love.
She says She has a surprise for us tomorrow. I'm going to keep busy by chasing Kasey and getting all tired out, so tomorrow comes quickly! PipPip Toodle.

Hidey Cat

This may be a short story today, because I am in hiding. It is safe to use the computer now, because They are busy. Here is why I am hiding. I waited for my cousin Smudge to come to visit me, and it turned out he was afraid of me, and didn't much want to ply. Today his Mom and one of his girls came and took him back, and I went and hid. They will not find me until I feel like coming out. That won't be until I feel better - or if I get hungry. It's what They get for giving Smudge back!
Another good reason to hide is because He has a computer problem, and He was really mad at that computer. He said some words very loud, and hit His desk. I know He is kind, and would never hurt Kasey or me, but loud noises are scarey to me. She doesn't mind, because She says it's a sign that His thinking is back to stay! She is also glad He went to a meeting last night, because that is another good sign.
I'm glad He is better, and that Smudge's Mom and Dad had a nice vacation, so I may come out of hiding soon. Here She comes! Gotta go! Toodles.

Bye, Mazie

The thing that had Her in a sad feeling today is that Mazie left today for her new home far away from us. When She spoke to her yesterday to say goodby, Mazie and She both were crying. Deena's Mom told Her about a book that tells about moving, and She sent Mazie that book. Mazie said she loved it, and so did Mazie's mom. She was not crying hard until Mazie said give a big hug to PopPop. That is Him, and Mazie named Him that. Now She won't see Mazie until 6 months away. I have given Her extra lots of snuggles today.
One thing that cheers Her up is Smudge. Smudge likes to give snuggles as well, and he jumps up for snuggles whenever She sits at Her desk. Smudge's Mom and Dad will be home tomorrow, I think. Then I will need to be cheered up, because I love my cousin Smudge, even if he is a little scared of me.
I must go and see what Smudge and Kasey are up to now. Back to work for me! TTYUL

Katy-Next-Door

It was very early when She got Katy and took her to the vet for her fixing. She doesn't like to get up early anymore, but it made Her so happy to give Katy the chance at a fun and happy life. When She and Katy got to the vet, She said they were very nice, and thought Katy was beautiful. Katy's Mom and Katy's girl went with Her to get Katy. Oh, she was SOOOO glad to get home! The vet gave Her and Katy's Mom a lot of directions, so Katy will be recovering right.
Here is something funny about Smudge. He is not very friendly to us, and doesn't like to come to where we are. When he woke up in the night, he didn't want to go past us to get to the litter box, so he jumped into the bathtub, and made that his litter box. Wasn't that smart of Smudge? He and She told me I had better not do that, though, because I can go to the litter box any time I want. When Smudge did go to the litter box, I tried to play with him when he was through, but he doesn't really trust me, so he ran under the TV. I still wanted to play, so I went under there, too. I didn't remember how small the space is. She was afraid I couldn't get my chubby self back out - but as you can tell, I did. All that chasing wore me out, so I had a nice nap. As a matter of fact, I may snooze some more. TaTa.

Tense Cats

There is kind of a feeling in the air that has made me anxious. It isn't Smudge, exactly, although I am getting worn our from looking after him. She says She always knows where Smudge is. She finds me, and there is Smudge! I admit, he sure likes a lot of snuggles from Her, which used to be just for me. Kasey has never liked snuggles.
It might have something to do with Her attitude. It seems She is getting a little teary about Mazie moving away. Then She needs to know arrangements about Ms. Rita's memorial service. No one has told Her anything about that yet. On top of that, a Senator that she admired has died. Some friends have cheered Her up, but I'll be glad when She doesn't need cheering up, and can cheer up other people! She IS thrilled about LW's scans, and that makes Her smile when She thinks of it.
He goes to His school tonight, and She is going to have some more strange food with Mable's Mom.That is always good. And Her beloved Eddie is almost through with his running plan. Eddie says he only has eighteen days to go.
I have to go back on duty and watch Smudge. You have made me feel a bit better now, so thanks for listening. Poodle Tip. (Get it?)

Three Cats Plus Two

Today I made some progress in being friends with Smudge. He still hisses at me, but does not act all scaredy. Kasey is curious about him, but not enough to get into a situation. They are laughing because there are three of us inside, and two more outside: Katy and her husband, Those two come over every day for a snack. Sometimes they come twice a day. I wonder how that will work after Katy gets fixed to not have kittens. That happens in two days.
They went to Their thinking friends' meeting today, and the topic was about emotions. It is interesting, She said, that so many of the friends had thought-making things to say. She had to explain to me about emotions. That is when you are very scared, or when your feelings are hurt, or when you need to hiss at someone. The best is when you are getting snuggles and pets. That is a nice emotion! Or when you just get comfy and need to purr. People are trying to control their emotions, She says, so I will try to control mine. Wish me luck!
Being sad about two things is emotion that She wants to control. About Ms. Rita, and about Mazie moving far away. She says She is trying to see what She has, not what She has lost!
He is putting water in my bowl. I'm going for a drink. Bye.