I'M GROUNDED!

I've been very cranky lately; just like Mommy and Daddy. Everyone is stressed and not much good has been going on. Lots of money being put out to fix the truck and now something else is wrong with it.

Daddy is very sick too! I don't know what is going on with him but he went to the human doctor today. I spent some time with him before he left.

Anyway, Mommy and Daddy won't let me go out for a few days. I spent the night in the house last night and the night before. Mommy let me out this morning and I came home later before Daddy went to the doctor.

I got into a fight and Mommy and Daddy are upset. My ear and the side underneath is messed up. I've been fighting a lot lately.

When they got home, Mommy cleaned my ear and side of my face, put cream on it and I went and stayed with Daddy for a while and napped.

I want to go outside but they won't let me. I got mad and took it out on two of the kittens several times. The last time, Mommy grabbed me by the throat and put me down. That got my attention so I am trying to behave. She didn't hurt me. She never hurts me and she gave me a hug and kiss right after she did this.

Anyway, I am being punished - for three days.

How am I going to protect our property?

Mommy said that I need some time off!

Mother's Day for Mama

I saw my mommy come out with the trash tonight in the dark so I decided to meet up with her in the alley and walk her back to the house. She wanted to visit with me so she sat down at the table on the patio.

Soon the kittens' mama came and Mommy asked her to stay and wait. Mama seems to be more trusting of Mommy; she sees that Mommy is taking good care of her babies. Mommy wants her to be a part of the kittens lives and is still upset that the neighbor across the street moved the kittens out of the bushes.

Mama waited while Mommy and I went inside to bring back one of the kittens. All were sleeping except Tipper so Mommy took her outside so Mama could see how big she has gotten.

Mama is coming here every night now and coming closer. Hopefully soon Mama will be more trusting and able to visit with all the kittens.

Getting My Rest

The kittens have been keeping Mommy so busy and it's wearing her out but she always makes it a point to spend time with me and making sure I get my rest.

I have been pulling double-duty since we took in the kittens. I'm not used to little ones. When I do come in the house I check and make sure they are safe and I check them again when I am about to leave. But when they are up and running around and that loud meowing; well, I panic and don't know what to do.

I don't stay home much anymore and since it is warmer, I really don't mind sleeping outside. That bothers my mommy. She loves me and takes care of me and thinks I am working too many hours doing security.

Sometimes she makes me upset with her but I guess I'm a little cranky too. I haven't had much sleep either and have been napping in the garage. I'm not getting a good sleep; always aware of noises in case of unwelcome visitors. When she sees me yawning, she makes sure the kittens stay in the kitchen and she brings me in the house. I object but she usually wins.

I win too because I get a good long sleep in; sometimes for hours. I can stretch out too. It's safe inside and the couch is so soft.

Anyway, it has been nice the past few days and Mommy and I spend time on the patio together. I can get a short nap in while with her.

Mommy has been trying to get the yard work done, flower beds and the vegetable garden ready for planting. This also gives me a great opportunity to sleep. When she is working in the side yard, the window air conditioner is a good spot - especially since it's warm there on a cool day.

Meet My (Human) Friends

I love my friends. They are nice and fun. They talk to me, play with me, feed me treats and pet me too! Sometimes it may seem like I am ignoring them when they call my name but I'm watching out for bad cats. I'm a guard cat at home and I watch their property too. I want to make sure they are safe and then I will go see them!


Branden and Meghan are watching their mommy Kristy feed me my favorite treats. Meghan is holding Bandit.

Meghan likes to draw and she did this chalk portrait of me last year. I think it really looks a lot like me!

Comfort Food

TOPPER - ASLEEP IN THE KITTEN CHOW

Table Manners Versus Feeding Frenzy

Mommy and I enjoyed a nice quiet moment of relaxation on the patio yesterday. We both needed a break; me from my security duty and she from the kittens.

Since my dishes were inside, she poured me my latest favorite - Friskies Signature Blend - into a clean ashtray along with a big bowl of fresh cold water. I'm a very neat guy and mind my manners at all times when eating.


THIS IS DOWNRIGHT RIDICULOUS!
Several weeks ago when the little ones got their teeth, the vet suggested putting down a saucer of formula to see if the kittens would eat on their own. Mommy grabbed the camera when she saw Jet do a belly flop into the saucer and the rest piled on top of her. Mommy said they looked like they were trying to recover a fumble - whatever that means.

All I know is that when I come home from security detail, Topper is usually eating out of my dish and food is everywhere. If he isn't eating out of it, chances are he is sitting in it.

Hopefully, they will learn manners soon!

The Puffies Have Names

MOMMY NAMED THEM SEVERAL WEEKS AGO so I thought I should introduce them to you and tell you a little about them.


TOPPER: He's the only boy and likes to be alone. His four sisters gang up on him. Got his name because he always fell on his head when climbing out of the box.



MISS V (Violet): Mommy said she looks like her grandma. Sweet looking and athletic, she can climb Mommy all the way to her shoulders.




TIPPER: She got her name because of her black nose and tips on her ears and tail. Messy eater as you can see. She gets a bath EVERY night.



JET: She got her name because she is totally black. She's a screamer too; loud, oh boy is she loud! She was very sick last week; almost died but she is doing very well now.



BANDIT: It the beginning, everyone thought she was a boy and got her name because she looks like she is wearing a mask. Mommy said that if she knew that Bandit was a girl, she would have named her Julie Newmar. Who is Julie Newmar?