I surrender!

You'll recall that when Bobby, Teddy and I chose our housekeepers, we called them Mr. & Mrs. H (for Housekeeper). They were more than adequate in their positions, and we decided we made a good choice when we allowed them to live with us.

It wasn't too long before Teddy was totally smitten by Mrs. H and started calling her "Mommy." Then, Bobby casually began dropping a "My Daddy" into our conversations. I thought how silly they were -- humans weren't our pawrents.

I've lived with the H's for over seven years now and since last fall when Mrs. H retired, they have been around our house a lot more. At first, we were all unsettled because they disrupted our routine. But then we began following Mrs. H around all day cause she was always doing interesting things and really needed our help. And Mr. H -- well, I began to notice how much he really does for us. We always have plenty of food; our litter boxes are always clean and never smell bad; he plays with us; and he provides a lap when Mrs. H isn't available.

Yesterday, Mrs. H was sitting on the sofa reading, and I was laying on top of the sofa cushion behind her head. I don't know what overcame me but all of a sudden I wrapped my front legs around her neck, put my head next to her ear and purred. She turned her head and gave me a kiss and I thought "My Mommy." Mommy told Mr. H I was actually purring -- a surprise since I'm not a purrer.

So, I've surrendered and have decided that having a Mommy and Daddy who love me is much better than having just housekeepers. I now think humans make great pawrents!

Got to run -- Daddy's lap is calling my name!

I've been tagged . . .

I've been tagged by my very good friend Greyson.

Here is what I am supposed to do.

Name the 5 most annoying things your human does, then tag 5 friends. Here's a few of my Human Pet Peeves....

Oh, my, this is hard. I'm so laid back and happy that I really don't have any pet peeves, but I'll try.

1. I would prefer that when Mr. or Mrs. H sat down, they would stay put. I am a bit put off when I get all situated on a lap and comfy for a long nap and then someone makes me move so they can stand up. I will say, though, that Mrs. H is very considerate. If she wants to get up, she picks me up and then puts me down where she was sitting.

2. I wish they had more time to play with me. We get at least an hour a day (1/2 hr from each of them), but I would play all day, every day, if I could.

4. I wish they would have people come to fix more things around the house. They know how I love to help the repairmen, even though sometimes they don't seem to appreciate my help.

5. ....

Gosh, I can't think of anything else. I have it pretty good at my house, and unlike my whiny brothers, I know it!

Let's see -- who hasn't played this game yet?

I've been tagged...

by Platelicker, to answer a few questions so ... here goes!

1. Do you ever wake your parent up in the night?

No, I'm always happy to sleep with them as long as they want. But sometimes, they very rudely wake me up!! I'm all cozy and warm laying between them up against Mrs. H's back and one of them will get up and disturb ME! I just get back to sleep and Mr. or Mrs. H returns and tries to get back into bed. Don't they realize that I am happy to have more room when they leave and stretch out into the vacant space. To add insult to injury, they pick me up and move me around -- have you ever heard of such a thing?

2. Do you ever tear up things?

No, I'm a good kitty. The only thing I have torn up is the lower part of our condo. But I had lots of help -- we all scratch and stretch on it.

3. What's your favorite treat?

I love love love chicken and freshly grilled salmon. If they're not available, I like the western flavor of Party Mix.

4. Can you fetch something when asked to do so?

Once I have it, why would I want to give it back to anyone? I want to PLAY with it.

5. Have you ever lived any place other than where you live ?

I was born at my Vet's office. When my cat mom found a forever home, my sister, Jill, and I went to live with a foster father because our Vet had too many cats living at her office until they found permanent homes. I don't remember much about him, but he gave Jill and me our names. Then one day, Jill was gone -- to her forever home. When I was about four months old, I went back to live at the Vet's so someone would see me and take me home with them. I don't remember much about my foster father, but he must have been a very nice man because I like everyone, love to play, like other cats and am very social. I was about seven months old when Mr. & Mrs. H adopted me and my brothers, Bobby and Teddy. They were only going to adopt Bobby and Teddy, but I crawled into Mrs. H's purse to convince them to take me too.

Now, I need to find some friends to tag.

I've been tagged by Colorado...

Thanks for the tag, Colorado.

1. Do you have a valentine?... if so... who?
No, I don't. I've sort of decided it's the single life for me.

2. if not... do you wish you did? ... is there anyone particular?... No, even though I do have a lot of friends who are girls.

3.What's your favorite love song?... who sings it?
Never paid attention -- just don't need one.

4.what would be a perfect valentines day for you? Getting Mr. & Mrs. H to play with me all day, and when they got too tired, teasing my brothers into chasing me.

Now let's see, which friends should I question?

What kind of ice cream am I?

My friend, Miss Kitty, asked me to post what kind of ice cream I am. Boy, that's hard because I have so many colors in my coat. Maybe I'm Rainbow Sherbert -- all the colors of the rainbow.

Off to tag some friends.

Well, it happened....

Greyson and Athena got married today at the Church at Purrs-n-Woofs Village. It was a beautiful and joyous occasion. I was the Best Cat, and my brothers, Bobby and Teddy, were groomscats. Greyson's legs only buckled once, but we were there to support him. All of their friends were there to wish them well and to see them start their lives together. They met on Catster -- at the Cat's Meow -- while playing the Dating Thread. Who would have thought the game would have led to marriage.

I wish you the best life has to offer, Greyson and Athena. Congratulations!

Sometimes, I just don't understand those crazy brothers of- mine...

I was minding my own business -- sitting in front of the Big Window watching a squirrel. All of a sudden, there's a loud bang and Teddy jumped off His Table. Then, Bobby comes running at us with blood in his eye. I jumped up on our House to get out of the fray, and Bobby took off after a retreating Teddy. All over the house they went, with Mrs. H right after them. Mr. H finally got Bobby to stop, and I thought it was all over. But, no, Bobby jumped Teddy again! This time, Mr. H grabbed Bobby and put him in the Little Room. Now, he's in there just crying away, and Teddy is shaking on His Mommy's lap.

I just don't understand those two -- brothers shouldn't act like that! Poor Teddy didn't do anything bad, but Bobby really got into trouble. I wonder how long Mr. H will make him stay there all by himself?

Thanksgiving Tag

I've been tagged by my friend, Greyson, to list five things for which I am thankful:

1. I am thankful that the lady did not come and get me after her vacation and I was able to stay together with my friends, Bobby and Teddy.

2. I am thankful that I live with trainable humans. It is really easy to train them to do things the way we want them done.

3. I am thankful for my brothers, Bobby and Teddy. Life wouldn't be as good without them in it.

4. I am thankful that I have a warm, comfortable home, and I hope the day comes when all kitties have the same.

5. I am thankful for all the friends I have made on Catster -- good friends like Greyson!

If I can find friends who haven't already been tagged, I'll ask them what they're thankful for.

Halloween Tag Game

I was tagged by Greyson:

It's a Halloween tag game. I am supposed list five things I like about Halloween and then tag six friends.

1.) I love the Fall colors of Halloween. They are so complimentary to my coat.

2.) I love to have little people come to my door and pet me -- especially my little friend from next door, Sophie.

3.) I love the extra heat from the candles -- it's getting cold out.

4.) I love that Mrs. H is cooking treats because I like to help in the kitchen.

5.) I love the Halloween decorations in my house -- especially the scarecrows. They are stuffed with straw which is quite tasty.

Now I will tag: Well, no one -- everyone I can think of has already been tagged.

Calling all Cats!

I am starting a campaign. You all know Calvin (No. 283044) (Sorry, I have an assistant who doesn't know anything). Well, Calvin needs to gain some weight. Now, I know that there are a lot of cats on Catster whose vets don't understand that they are just big boned and all muscle. Those vets want them to lose weight. So, the solution -- I want all the cats with extra weight to send some of it to Calvin. This will be of mutal benefit to everyone. The big cats can trim-down, and Calvin can beef-up! Doesn't that sound like a good idea. Also, when you are packing up that weight to send, put in some extra purrs as well. Calvin needs all our help to NEVER GIVE UP!