Kitty Chat

The number one rule that people give new cat owners before obtaining a cat is this: Kitty-proof your home.

Of course any veteran cat owner knows that there is no such thing as kitty-proofing your home. No matter how far away you put something, they will get to it. No matter how high you place something, they will get to it. No matter how many toys they have, they will find something they are not supposed to play with.

Although the cat language is secretly coded so that no human or dog can understand it, I believe I have discovered ten rules that Jenkins and Drac abide by. They are as follows:

1. Feeding time is all the time. Even if there is food in the bowl, Drac must cry until more is put in. If the humans are unfazed by Drac's crying, Jenkins will direct them by racing in front of them toward the cat dish.

2. Toilet paper is to be shredded. If it is on the roll, turn the roll. Once toilet paper is hanging from the roll, tear it. Once your chosen piece of toilet paper is off the roll, play with it. If the humans discover your new toy, repeat these directions.

3. It is okay to be on the table, counter, stove, sink, and dresser, as long as you can make it off said object before the humans grab the spray bottle.

4. All little mice belong under objects, in closets, and in nooks and crannies. If the humans discover them, it is the cat's job to find a new hiding spot.

5. No matter what humans say, water glasses are for kitties. If your head doesn't fit, force it.

6. Laundry is for sleeping on. It doesn't matter if it is in the hamper, the laundry basket, or the dryer.

7. It is necessary to sit in front of the bathroom door while the human is in there. When the human emerges from the bathroom, it is necessary to walk right between their legs.

8. Feet are for attacking.

9. The trash can is a great place to snoop for human food the humans won't let kitties eat.

10. If food or drink is left unattended, it is fair game. Never mind that it is in a pot, on the stove, with the heat under it.

For that last one, I was cooking chicken noodle soup one day. I figured, hot stove, kitties won't bother it. I come back to stir the soup and Jenkins is licking it out of the pot! I now cover anything on the stove I walk away from.

More kitty adventures to come!

Welcome Friends and Family

I decided that since I'm not so great with keeping in touch, a great way for friends and family to keep up with me and Matt would be by keeping a blog. I actually don't mind blogging where as it can be difficult to get the drive to write an email. Don't ask me why.

You can choose to check this blog daily, read it every once in a while when you're bored, or completely ignore it. I just thought this would be a great way to stay connected.

Much love!