Oops!

I just realized that I haven't been very good at keeping up on my diary thing.
In my defense...I haven't been allowed to get very close to the 'puter. I accidentally knocked over a soda and it spilled into the keyboard. I was sorta grounded for awhile.

This morning I got caught splashing about in the water. What can I say? It's ALOT of fun! I like water.

Oh...and then there was the issue of me trying to arrange pictures on the wall..that didn't go over well either. And no matter how hard that I try I just can't seem to get over my obsession with putting strange objects into human slippers and shoes. heh heh heh The looks on people's faces when they find pens,cat toys,or pieces of dog food in their shoes...simply priceless!

I'm trying to keep morale up around here. It's been so very sad. My human's grandmother passed away at the end of January at the age of 102 yrs. That was very hard for everyone. Then exactly 4 weeks later...my human's Mom was diagnosed with cancer....as well as my human's sister haveing cancer too. My poor human Mom is having some scary health problems too...she tells everyone not to worry about her. She prefers all prayers to go to her Mom and sister. Makes me want to cry...I am one very lucky kitten to have found such a great home with such big hearted people. All I can do is give lots of hugs and kisses and try to keep them smiling.


I'm Jack...and I'm totally loving my life and my people.

Yay Me!

I have a birthday coming up! *hint hint*

Rumor has it that on your birthday all of the other animals have to be really nice to you and we get to have treats! Sounds pretty great doesn't it? What I don't get is this...why only treats on ONE day? Since I'm pretty sure that the whole world revolves around me anyway....I think that everybody should bow down to me EVERY day. Seems like the right thing to do....

I need to go for now. I'm late for my latest round of fun....it's night time and I'm supposed to be playing with the light switch right now. It amuses me.......

I'm Jack...and this is what I do...whatever I want. :) hahahahahaha

Say It Isn't So......

Today is my birthday!! Yay me!!

Anyway...I heard that since I am now 1 yr old,I am supposed to be mature...omg! does that mean that I have to start acting like I' m grown up?? I hope not! I'm having so much fun being a kitten.

On the other paw...age is just a number...right? That settles it. I'm staying a kitten forever. So there!

I'm Jack...and today I do totally rule the world. : )

Well Guess What....

Big surprise. I got into trouble again. I ate the food in Morgan's dish. I don't know what the big deal is. There's plenty more where that came from. Heck...even the dog shares her food and treats with me....but Morgan went whining to Mom and I got a good talkin to.

We had quite a scare here Tuesday morning. Ashley and Honey went to the vet. to have their teeth cleaned,but Ash had serious problems while under anesthesia. She went into respiratory arrest twice and almost died. Lucky for us we have a really awesome Dr. and she saved Ashley. Ash is fine and back to being her normal self.

Well...I need to go for now. I have things to get into and food to eat and ya know that stuff just can't wait otherwise it messes up my whole daily schedule!!



As always,

I'm Jack...deal with it. ha ha ha ha

So Far Today....

Let's see...so far today I have been in trouble four times.(I'm like that.)

First time: At about 8 AM I was hungry. I mean REALLY hungry. So I decided that I wouldn't wake everyone up.(I'm so thoughtful) The darn food buckets were closed tight and I couldn't get into them....I knew that there was a spare bag(a very flimsy bag I may add) of cat food just sitting there unattended so I decided that I'd just help myself. All it took was one slash of my mighty paw and ta-da! Food! Next thing I hear..."Jack...seriously...you couldn't wait 15 minutes?" .....Sorry folks...I didn't have my watch on....I'm a kitten. (Ok ok ok so I am almost 15 months old which,TECHNICALLY,makes me a cat. So what?)Morgan is an OLD CAT and can tell time...she has a watch under her fur I SWEAR...but she slept in this morning and didn't do her usual yell that wakes everybody. Anyway....we all got fed...problem solved. I didn't actually get yelled at,but the tone of voice was rather dry and sarcastic. Someone here has a bit of an attitude. Especially in the morning.


Second time: An hour or so after the first time. HA! Dog comes in after playing outside. Dog gets "treats." I did not know that the "treats" were actually important medication for Honey. I grabbed one. Luckily I didn't get the chance to bite into it before it was taken away from me. I then hear "Jack don't be dumb. Look at the labels...one is from the clinic and has Honey's name on it...the other label has important dog vitamins and supplements in it...there is picture of a dog on the label. Not a picture of a cat and especially not a picture of a JACK CAT." Ok...point taken. Next time I'll look closer. Again...not yelled at....patient but stern voice. Means business though.

Third time: About 15 minutes ago. I sat in the window with Abby and we growled at the UPS guy. Guess what? Yup you guessed it..."Jack? Abby? You do NOT growl at the UPS guy. He brings good stuff. You ONLY growl at the mailman for bringing bills and you growl at OTHER strangers."
Dang. I forgot about that part. Again...not yelled at. Instead a *SIGH* and *EYE ROLL* followed by "Cats...."

Fourth time: Just now. "Jack get off of the keyboard." Umm...hello...typing here.....diary thingy. Fine...so next time I won't type standing with all four paws on the keyboard. I'll sit in the chair and type normally...gotcha. I need a nap....I have other things to do today and I need some rest. Busy day so far....


I'm Jack...I'm training people. They're getting used to it. It's about time. : )

I'm Crying and so very very sad...I feel lost....

Tonight My dear buddy Stinky has passed away. He became extremely ill in a very short period of time...Dr. Norbie did everything that he could for our big boy in surgery tonight,but the illness was far worse than any of us had imagined. We are all very heartbroken and feeling such emptiness here now.

May you REST IN PEACE my friend. :(

Depression Abounds...

*SIGH* I don't really know where to start...

It hasn't even been quite one week since Stinky went to the Rainbow Bridge and the mood here remains so very sad and far too quiet. What used to be such a busy,happy,rambunctious house is just not at all like normal. Nobody is acting normal. Nobody is eating normally...our appetites are just OFF.

Ben and Pete have been very skittish and freaked out. Pete hid for the first two and a half days and has had such a sad sad look on his face. He finally came out and was very timidly seeking affection last night. With tears in her eyes...our Mom talked to him...soothing him...telling him that it's ok to be sad and that missing Stinky is very normal,especially since we were all so close even tho we'd had our differences in the past. With lots of love,affection,and attention...we're just all sticking together even more closely now.

This is going to be a really trying time for us all...it's even hit me much harder than I had expected. I've been actually being good. I've been making sure to give lots of kisses to all of the other cats and even to the dog.(I love that silly dog ALOT too anyway.) The only one not seeking any attention,except from Mom,is Boo...but Boo is an old grumpy butt most of the time anyway so her behavior isn't surprising.

I dunno...I think I've grown up alot this week...I wish growing up didn't have to happen because of bad things like the loss of a good friend. I'd have much more preferred a very gradual maturation with lots more time to truly enjoy my family. I see now,even more,just how blessed that we all are here. I wouldn't trade my family for anything in the world EVER.

I long to be naughty again,but I think that it will take us all some time to get back to our normal selves and get back to some sort of normal playing and fun...and when the more nomal stuff comes back...I promise that we will have at least ONE cat stampede thru the house in Stinky's honor. He'd like that.

I'm Jack...and this is my very soft sensitive vulnerable side.....


P.S. When you get a chance,stop by Stinky's page and leave him some treats or something. I imagine that he is sharing all of the treats that he already had with all of his friendsover Rainbow Bridge...and I believe that a new tribute picture for Stinky is in the works to be placed on his page. Here's his page link: http://www.catster.com/cats/417374

I Can't Sleep...

I dunno...I think that I went to bed too early tonight and now I'm wide awake.

I have my own bed ya know. The cat carrier is my bed. Mom leaves it fully accessable to us so that we're never afraid of it. Makes a spiffy bed really. I've got a nice cushy pad in there,it's all cozy,private,and sometimes I'll snuggle in there with one of my friends. We can nap and come and go as we please so it's a pretty neat deal.

Lemme see...what's new in my world?..........
Oh! Thanksgiving was pretty good. A bit of turkey is a wonderful thing isn't it? We don't get to over indulge,but it was a nice treat. Can't wait for Christmas :)
We're still adjusting to Stinky passing away. It's been mighty tuff. I'm sure you can understand.
Other tuff stuff in the family too. Humans and very very serious illnesses...this family has had so much hurt and pain. Makes one wonder when it'll stop. I hate seeing everyone that I love having such a tuff time.

Well...I'm feeling a bit sleepy again so I think that I'll go snuggle up to everybody on the BIG bed. Closeness and snuggles are always good.

I'm Jack...this is my world. I make what I can of it. I encourage everybody else to do the same.....

Oh Geeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Well...it finally happened. A new kitten has joined our "herd" here. I'm not the youngest anymore.*boohoo* Apparently,her name is Lilly. She's all cute and stuff,but as a rule,I growl at her a bit. She's weird looking...she has too many toes!! What's up with that??!!

She's about 5 weeks old I guess. Of course,the camera was brought out and pictures were taken. I suppose she'll get her own darn page here as soon as the film is developed.

This is gonna take some getting used to. Oh wait...it's not really a big deal cuz I am my normal bratty self. :) But then again,it sorta hurts my feelings. How dare those guys at the vet. clinic ask my Mom to adopt another kitten from there?????!!!!! (That's where I came from BTW)


I'm THE BIG Jack...and pfffffft on that cute,adorable,sweet little Lilly.

Hey...Wait!!

Hey wait a minute. I was just looking at my page and it has my age listed at 1 year old. I'll have you know that I am a year and a half old thank you very much!!

*grumble grumble growl about that new kitten* OK...so I'm a little bitter. Why on Earth would anybody get a new kitten when you have me!!??


I'm JACK and yes I'm somewhat disgusted...