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Life of a troublemaker

Did I drop off the face of the planet...?

Nope! I'm still alive and kicking. This year has been such a big year for me that I haven't even had time to update! Those catnaps can really keep a guy busy.

Well, I moved! I'm in a brand new apartment with Mom and Jordan. It's just a one-bedroom, but it was feeling pretty spacious.

So spacious that...Mom got me a little sister! At first, I thought she was a new chew toy. But I couldn't really tear her apart like I can with my mousies, so I guess she's here to stay. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em, right? Well, I still like to beat her up, but I like snuggling with her, too. Her name is Nora, and Mom says she'll make a Catster page for her soon.

Nora and I love galloping up and down the hallway together. We pretend we're big horsies clip-clopping in a race. Nora likes to play with my tail a lot, too. I pretend like I don't even notice her doing it, but I love to egg her on.
I also love to clean her fur! She gets messy, 'cause she's still a baby. But I take really good care of her, even when she's on my nerves (which is a lot).

Oh, did I mention? I turned the big 3 this year! That means I'm three whole years old, and I've been with Mom over two years. *sigh* What a great two years it has been. Mom says I give her the best hugs and kisses she's ever gotten (which I think makes Jordan jealous, heh heh heh). And I think she's right. I'm pretty darn cute, if I do say so myself.

Well, good bye for now!

GUESS WHAT?!

I'm at Grandma's house! She even let me use her computer and everything.
I missed all of my sisters so much! I know they missed me too; they're just really bad at showing it. Lots of hissing and spitting going on, but I know it all comes from a good place. They must just think I have boy cooties or something. Oh well!

I love jumping on the counter here. I get sprayed with gross vinegar-water, but it's worth it if I find a smackeral of something. Today, I was fortunate enough to find a stick of butter! Yum yum!

Oh, oh, wait. I have a good story for you. Lately, I've been so fascinated with the sink at home. No matter what Mom and Dad do, it drains REALLY slowly. So if they brush their teeth (which I don't know why they do it...doesn't everyone want fishy breath like mine?), the sink gets about half full with water that just sits there. It's like a little pool for me! It is much too tempting, so I have to sit on the edge and watch it swirl down that metal drain thing.
Well, Mom thought I just liked to watch it drain, so she was leaving me alone to observe. One night after she brushed her teeth, she let me watch it for a bit, and then she came to get me for bed-snuggle time. I was so excited she picked me up that I put both my paws on the sides of her face and snuggled my whiskers in her nose. Did I mention my face and paws were covered with sink water? She got a big ol' water bath just from my snugglies. I guess she thought it was icky, but I was just trying to spread the love!
Now, I get toweled off every time I go to bed. I don't like that giant towel coming at me, but just like the vinegar-water, it's worth it for a little playtime.

Okay, I have to go find my sisters now and see if they want to play! Who wouldn't want to play with me?!

Love and kitty kisses to everyone!
--Romeo

Just like Christmas!

Today was one of the best days ever!!
I was really sad that Mom and Dad left for a little bit, but I decided to take a snooze. I woke up when they came home, and they brought an entire bag of presents...JUST FOR ME!

I really started purring once I saw my brand new cat collar. I'm a boy with fancy tastes, and Mom finally gave in to get me a collar with diamond studs on it. I am so stylish!! (If you want to see it, go look at my PhotoBook! Mom put a couple of new pictures in there.)

My next present was a neat toy. Well...I think it might be neat. I'm not quite sure about it yet. It's called a "dreamcatcher" toy. Mom is part Native American, so she couldn't resist getting the dreamcatcher toy on a string made just for kitties. It hangs off the door, but it's a little too high. Mom and Dad might just have to help me with it. It's fun anyway!

I thought today felt a lot like Christmas...not just because I got so many presents, but also because Mom bought me...a stocking? I don't know. She said it was on this thing called "clearance." I'm not really sure what that means, but it's pretty darn cute. It also came with toys inside it.

And they saved the best for last...MOUSIES!! I got a whole new pack of my favorite toy in the world! I've already chewed one into a piece of soggy cardboard, but what's new?

Well, furrends, I have to go. My mom left her favorite black coat on the couch, and I have to go take a nap on it. It's got too much black for my liking, so I think I'll add lots of white fur to it! I know she'll love that.

Love and kitty kisses to all!
--Romeo