New Collar!!!

I lost my collar the other day when I was "out". There has been much speculation among my parents and other relatives as to exactly what happened to it. The two leading speculations are 1) I lost it in a poker game - collars aren't cheap and mine had a cool bell on it; 2) I left it with a female admirer because it had my name and home phone number on it so she'd know how to get ahold of me. I quite frankly feel no need to divulge all aspects of my life so they will have to continue to speculate on the whereabouts of the aforementioned collar.

But, I do really miss having a collar. I liked it, it was cool. Not to mention I think jingly things really rock. So, Mom stopped and got me a new big boy collar on her way home. This thing rocks! It is black with white paw prints on it and had a black bell and a black round tag that has my name on it .... and MOM'S CELL PHONE NUMBER! Hmmph! Talk about a guy having NOOOO privacy. What if I did lose it because I gave it to a girlfriend. What if in the future I just want someone to copy the number off of it and not give it away... now if they call they'll get my Mom... how embarassing! But other than that it is still way cool and it's nice to have a collar again.

Cool New Stuff

Mom and Dad got this cool new thing from Grand mew mew for Christmas. I don't know what it's called but you put food in it and it warms up. It's really cool to watch. Mom was making popcorn in it the other night and I liked watching the bag get bigger and bigger... I thought for a minute it was going to explode but all of a sudden the noise stopped and the light went off and Mom got the bag out.

I wonder if Dad will teach me to use it?

Merry Merry Christmas!

I had a wonderful Christmas!!! It was so good to be home. I got a ton of presents... in fact I think I got everything on my list. I got catnip and a catnip play pad that I really like. I got a plastic ring that has a mouse in it that I have yet to catch the little guy yet but it's loads of fun to try. I got more pounce treats and lots of little toys in my stocking -- mouse toys, jingly toys, toys that roll, toys that have catnip! I really got into opening presents... and I was really careful to look through the wrapping paper to make sure that nothing went unopened! Christmas day my grand mew mew came over along with my cousins and great Auntie Barb and Uncle Ward! It was so much fun having a house full of people. And grand mew mew and my cousins are still here! I love having so many people to play with!

It is sooo good to be home!

The morning I got back from my wandering Mom and Dad were going out to grand mew mew's for Christmas eve.... but they made a nice bed for me in front of the tv to relax and rest up. It's so nice to have a nice warm home where they are so happy when you come back!

I did a bad, bad thing.

I snuck out of the house Friday morning when Daddy left for work. I wanted to go out exploring. I guess when Mommy started looking for me and couldn't find me she got pretty upset and cried. Daddy had to come home to help look for me. Unfortunately, in my exploring I got pretty lost. I even managed to lose my big boy collar and tag. Eventually I found my way back home -- at 4AM! Luckily Daddy had left a window open so he could hear me crying out front and he came and opened the door. I snuggled with Mom for a minute and then went and chowed down. Then I curled up in bed with Mommy and Daddy and snuggled. I told them I was sorry and I wouldn't do it again! It was scary out there! Then it got dark and cold! Mommy said she was sooo happy that I came home but that she is taking me to the vet for tutoring. I guess they either teach you why you shouldn't run away -- believe me Mom I learned that lesson - or maybe orienteering classes so you can find your way back home. Anyhow, Mom's pretty animate that I'm going to do it so I guess I'll have to.

FIVE MORE DAYS!!!!

Mom said there are only five more days until Christmas. I am so excited. I've surrounded myself with my holiday things... I've got my Christmas mouse on my scratching post, a Snoopy Santa and a holiday bow. And when those thigs are not enough I go under the Christmas tree... I think Mom and Dad are getting tired of putting the ornaments back on the tree but I don't care... it's fun to play in it and sleep on the soft tree skirt. I'm so excited... I have FIVE presents already under the tree... and I heard Mom tell Dad to be sure to stop at PETCO this week. I got into the bags when they came home the other night from shopping... I found a jar of Pounce treats (that was on my list!) and there was a big cloth thing that smelled good but Mom caught me in the bag before I could figure out what it was. I can't wait for Christmas!!!

My Parents

Mom and Dad got their Christmas photo back. It would have been better if I was in it but I wouldn't wear the stupid matching sweater so I didn't get to be in it. Still, I think it turned out nice so I thought I'd post it on my blog.

Every time a bell rings...

I watched this movie the other day on TMC and they were saying that every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings. WOW! Do you know how many angel wings I have provided running up and down the steps with this bell on my collar??? I wonder if I can get some sort of award for most wings provided... if I run all the way upstairs and then down to the basement that's gotta be ten angels at least! Perhaps the Pope will hear of my wing granting and make me a saint... I can see it... St. Cosmo... but wait, what will I be the patron saint of??? Angel wings??? Jingly things??? I can see I'm gonna have to think of this a bit more.

Here We Are!!!

Here I am with Santa. Mom really likes this picture. She said I did a real good job posing. I don't like my smile in this one but apparently if I show teeth Mom thinks it looks mean. Anyway, meeting Santa was fun. I especially liked the little white ball on the end of his hat... I wish I could have played with it more.

Get Off My Back!!!

I really wish Mom would get off my back. Yes, I climb the Christmas tree... Santa said it was OK... she was there, she heard him... she doesn't need to make a federal case out of it. The broken limb... not my fault, she said herself she bought the tree dirt cheap, what does she expect! And it's not like the limb doesn't go back in it's slot.... I would also like to go on record saying that no ornaments have been broken. That should count for something.

On a lighter note, I got my letter to Santa written today. I asked for a climbing toy, a scratching toy, jingly toys, some cat nip and some pounce.

SNOW!!!

It snowed here last night!!! We had at least ten inches!!! I've never seen anything like this before. Mom got to stay home all day with me today. She let me go out on the deck to play in the snow but I wasn't quite sure what to think of it. It was soft but COLD and it disappeared when I touched it. Things started falling around me, I think mom said they were icicles so I hid under one of the deck chairs. I wonder how long it will last.

I GOT A PRESENT!!!

Oh wow... I was wandering around under the tree... that's under the tree not in it and I noticed a new package... and it was for me!!! It's from Mom and Dad and it's pretty big... it doesn't make a lot of noise and the wrapping paper doesn't taste good but I'm still excited about it. My first Christmas present... I wonder if there will be more... I'll have to keep checking. I'm trying hard to be good... Mom keeps reminding me that Santa is watching... I hope he wasn't looking when I was trying to sharpen my claws on the pink recliner... hmmmm

I MET HIM!!!

Oh boy... it wasn't just a story Mom and Dad made up to make me be good... SANTA IS REAL!!! I met him Sunday at the Petco... I even got to have my picture taken with him! He was really cool. He told me that I was a very good boy and that it's OK I climbed the tree (did you hear that Mom!!!) Santa even said he had a cat one time who climbed the tree!!!

Well... now that I know he's real and he said he'd come see me I'm not taking any chances. I'm keeping my stocking close by so that I don't miss him!!!

My Cousins Are Here!!!

My cousins Donald and Erika are here for the weekend visiting. They are a lot of fun to have around and I like playing with them. However, I'm always trying to show them how cool I am. Friday night I decided to show them that I can climb the Christmas tree. Mom was not impressed! Dad said something about sibling rivalry but I don't know what he was talking about. Anyway, since I wouldn't stay out of the tree I had to sleep in Mom & Dad's room and didn't have full run of the house... which I didn't think was fair because my cousins were allowed to go anywhere they wanted... if only I had an opposable thumb!

Poker is a Fickle Game...

So, I finally got the poker game back up and running today since Mom finally went back to work. Unfortunately, my idea to line my pockets with a little more silver before my trip to Europe did not pan out as successfully as I had planned. I had three of a kind aces only to be beat by Fingers with a flush draw. Then I went all in with a full house -- kings full of jacks... unfortunately Lefty had kings full of queens... can you believe it! Anyway, due to my severe losses I've had to put off my trip to Europe for the time being. Perhaps next Monday I will do better and get to go. Anyway, here's a pic of our poker game. That's Lefty on your Left, Ginger, Me, Neuter Boy and his girlfriend Spike, Fingers and Blackie.

But staying home won't be all bad. Mom said that my cousins are coming to visit this weekend. Cousin Donald sent me a cool e-mail and said that he'd play Pounce catch with me... I'm so excited!!!

Well They Did It...

Well true to her word Mom put a tree in the living room! I couldn't believe it! Then she said we had to put all these things called ornaments on it. So, I got right to work. I did the bottom half of the tree. I fluffed all my branches just right and did walk throughs to make sure it was quality work. Then they had some stuff called garland just laying around on the floor. This stuff is great!!! I made it into a fort for me perfect for pouncing out of when someone comes down the hall not expecting anything. It was also a great place to nap. The house sure looks different but I could get used to it! There are wrapped presents under the tree already. None are for me though, I read the labels. I'll have to keep checking.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving was nice. Mom and Dad went to Grandmew -mew's house but since she is allergic to cats I could not go. I understand though, and you can't hold someone's medical condition against them. I went to my cousin Francisco's in Platte City. It was nice and a lot of the family showed up. Including my cousin Gertrude. Gertrude lives just down the road in North Kansas City by the railroad tracks. The wrong side of the tracks! She's pregnant AGAIN! Gertrude can normally down her fair share of the Thanksgiving Tuna Casserole but this year was just ridiculous! Anyway, I had a good time and got to catch up with my family here before going to see my cousins in Europe next week. When Mom and Dad got home we all had leftover turkey.

What A Week!

What a week! Last weekend my cousins came to visit... I love it when they come over! They play with me and give me treats and it's someone new for me to entertain. THEY got to go see the new Harry Potter movie... Mom said I was still too young to go... I never get to go anywhere good!

Mom had her big interview last Friday and went absolutely nuts waiting for them to call her... Monday I got so sick of hearing her analyze and overanalyze things that I just crawled up on her chest, laid down and put a paw on her mouth.... "give it a break lady... just breathe!" Well, anyway, the good thing is all the worrying paid off and she's back to work Monday and out of my hair! Thank God -- the house to myself in the days once again!

However, I had already started planning my holiday to Europe when I thought she'd be home and I've decided to go anyway! I dug out my backpack and found my passport so I'm all set. I called the guys and got a quick poker game up for Monday (I figured a little extra cash before I set out wouldn't hurt). I plan on leaving Wednesday and being gone for at least 10 days. That will give me plenty of time to see relatives and do all the other touristy cat stuff but be home in time for Christmas.

Mom got me a really cool thing today. She called it a stocking. She said if I was really good some fat guy in a red suit would come put treats in it for me. I checked Dad's closet and he doesn't own a red suit (which is good because he'd look ridiculous in one!) so I'm wondering who this guy is. Guess I'll have to wait and find out. I did show Mom and Dad the Petsmart ad this week... way cool climby things that I would love to have... maybe even a multi-level one in case I entertain an overnight guest.

I'm a consultant!

Mom has a big job she's trying to land and has to do some sort of marketing thingy (she explained it to me but I found it thoroughly boring). Anyway, as her top consultant I agreed to look over her finished materials (for a few extra Pounce treats). I'll have to say I was impressed, she does pretty good work for a human. It was a real head scratcher but in the end I gave the nod to the one in the middle. Now, we'll just see if I get any credit in the "big meeting" for my ideas! Probably not... who would believe that a cat is so useful in marketing. Anyway, I'm really wondering how she's going to survive in an office environment again without me looking over her shoulder. She'll probably e-mail stuff home to me!

I'm supposed to be the nocturnal one....

I was reading on the internet today that cat's are nocturnal. Now, I do get a power surge between 9pm and 1am but it's nothing like Mom! Lately she seems to be up all night!!! I used to like to pile down with she and Dad but she's always up and he tosses and turns until she comes to bed -- not to mention he snores louder when she's not there! So, I've been forced to pile down in my own bed. It's a actually pretty comfortable. I have polar fleece blankets and a pillow... not to mention it's in MY room. The best thing is that Mom knows just where to find me when she gets ready to finally go to bed. It's nice to know she's going to come in, pick me up, give me kisses and cuddles and let me curl up on her chest to go back to sleep.