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Gizmo's Gazette

Ah, Fall... FINALLY!

Ok, we've been cooped up in the air conditioning for months now. Mom tells us to appreciate it because it's been hot out and how some cats have to live outdoors and blah, blah, blah. Well, ok, I understand that, but when mom got home from work last night and opened the windows it was like we were free. Sophie and I ran from window to window, as mom walked around the house opening them, just soaking up the breeze as it ruffled our fur. Ok, my fur is short, Sophie's ruffles better, but I still felt G-R-R-EAT sitting in the window. Now, with the windows open, I can listen to the birds as well as watch them!
And this morning, there was a cool breeze coming in the window as we watched the sun rise and monitored those birds and bunnies. We were so engrossed in the window, we didn't even notice that mom was awake until she scritched us, causing us to jump. But that was ok, that just made me realize that there was another window across the room that I'd been neglecting!

Mom - World Traveler

Well, she's done it again. Mom has hit the road. We should have been suspicious when she got out the black bag. But Sophie had too much fun jumping in and hiding in it! And me... well, I think I was asleep. Anyway, she booted Soph out of the bag, filled it with socks and left!
My first thought was, good... now I can nap in peace.
But then it occurred to me, who's going to feed us? Now sometimes it's Aunt Jennifer, sometimes it's a short trip and we just wing it by ourselves.
This time, it seems that Grandpa is the designated feeder. Yup, he showed up, fed us and the fish, gave some scritches, took a nap (that's a man after my own heart!), and watched some tv. The first day, Friday, I was a little stand-off-ish. No need in getting too friendly if mom's coming back soon, you know. Sophie just flops down and lets anyone scritch her belly.
By Sunday, it's been 3 days, and I'm wondering where mom's gone and for how long. Grandpa came by and I decided to say hello. Again, Sophie flops and soaks up the scritches!
It's Tuesday, now, and mom's still not back. We may have to move in with Grandpa if she doesn't come back soon, so if he comes by today, I'll be a little nicer to him. Sigh...

The Other Kitten(s)

Ok, so last night, mom comes home with cat hair on her and smelling of another cat or maybe two. I discussed it with Sophie, and she doesn't think there's anything to worry about. Me, I'm concerned that she's found another handsome boy to take my place in her heart. So as soon as she got into bed with her book, I hopped up on her and curled up, purring in my most alluring way. She must still love me, because she put down her book and scritched me until it was time to turn the lights off and go to sleep. But I'm still going to keep an eye out for signs of a rival

**Mom's Note: The other cats in question are two tiny kittens (Fred and George) at Grandma's house. Gizmo doesn't have anything to fear but the vacuum cleaner. He's still my favorite boy!