Hello friends,
It's taken us a while to get on to the computer since the new kitty has been using it nonstop to email her giant fan club. Please don't forget about us when you're posting all those nice things on facebook about how cute she is. We're cute too! Here's a new photo of Caldecott to remind you of our cuteness. Also, while we've for sure decided that the new kitty is definitely not a kitty, we're not sure what else to call her, so we'll just keep calling her the new kitty for now. Our parents call her "Little Bean" with variations on that theme (sweet bean, baby bean, beanyis, clean bean, etc.).... and yeah, we don't know what a beanyis is either, but she gets called that a lot.
Anyway, since we haven't been able to do some of our usual activities, due to the new kitty monopolizing our stuff (i.e., computer, bouncy chair, play mat, etc.), we've come up with a new game in honor of Hanukkah. It's called "Hide and Go Dreidel." It's a combination of Hide and Go Seek and Soccer. We found this great little wooden dreidel on the table (shh - don't tell anyone we were up there) and started kicking it around the house for the other cat to find later and kick it back. It's great fun! Such a satisfyingly loud noise as the dreidel skitters across the hardwood floors. We only play this game at night -- the darkness adds so much to the excitement of the game.
Also in honor of Hanukkah, we decided to have the new kitty pose for a Hanukkah picture. We call this one "Still Life with New Kitty, Flowers, and Hanukkah Equipment." Let us know what you think. You can see how much the new kitty is enjoying the menorah. She seems to like bright and shiny objects. Oh to be young again....
We also thought we'd share this funny picture we took of the new kitty getting her nightly bath. She is clearly enjoying that as well (you can tell because her tongue is sticking out -- she told us that's her way of making a thumbs up since she doesn't have good fine motor skills yet). Actually, she pretty much seems to enjoy everything except getting burped. We wouldn't like it either if someone picked us up and patted us on the back every time after we ate. Might cause a hairball or who knows what to come up! We're not sure why she gets burped, but we think it's pretty funny that she can't just burp on her own like we do.
The last picture we'll leave you with is one of our favorites. This is the new kitty cheering for Simone in last night's game of Hide and Go Dreidel. Our parents thought she was asleep in her crib, but she came out to join in the fun. As you can see by the tongue, the new kitty is clearly enjoying the game.
Until next time.... Happy Hanukkah!
With love from your favorite felines,
Caldecott and Simone
PS -- For our concerned California friends -- here is an artistic shot our Savta took of Simone with our Imma and the new kitty. Our Imma looks a little tired, no?
Dear Caldecott,
ReplyDeleteWhere oh where is Simone? She hasn't appeared in anything since the new kitty arrived and we are concerned. My favorite picture from Chanukah is of me on my Saba's hat only 13 years ago. I had just had my eyebrows singed off in my first experience with Chanukah lights. Make sure the New Kitty doesn't get too close to the Menorah! This year, at the ripe age of 13, I can still manage a good attack or two on the wrapping ribbons. Keep up the good work at night with the dreidles. Humans love that middle of the night stuff!
Carry On! PIXEL, the CALIFORNIA KITTY, MISTRESS OF TY AND JADOO, the LOWLY CANINES
I, too, am delighted to see a picture of Simone, at last. However, I would love to hear her direct commentary. While Caldecott is obviously quite literary (on the artsy side) I'm sure Simone has much wisdom to impart as well.
ReplyDeleteHide and Go Seek Dreidl sounds like a great game! I'll have to get my family to break out a few dreidls for my amusement!
Best wishes, Simon and TeeBone
You'd be a little tired too if you "brought home" a new kitty from the "Vet". But regardless, I'm glad you both had enough love in your hearts to bring home a hairless with a Fabulous Liza Minelli Toupee. n_n Happy Hannukah. Hope you have enough Dreidl's for all the kitties.
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