Weather: Improved

Yesterday, after a little prompting from Mom,

I ventured outside.

I discovered that the weather was indeed better than

it has been in recent days.

There were a lot of humans outside,

so I stayed under the chair for a good while.

Then Mom invited me over to the tasty plant.

I could hardly refuse!

Then, to my dismay, she took another

embarrassing photo of me!

What is up with that, Mom?

I look really weird!

Now THIS is the photo I approve:

Once we returned to the patio,

I remembered my new spot.

Mom doesn't like that she can't see me there if 

she sits down on the patio chair.

So she made me come back into view.

Personally I think she should just bring her chair

over to the grass where she can see me.

I did, however, enjoy the spot she suggested.

It wasn't long before Mom and Daddy decided 

to take me for a Caturday outing.

We went to the park by the river.

I was a little unnerved by the people

out on the water, but ultimately not too bothered.

I began to relax.

The view was pretty awesome.

Then I heard it.

That most terrible of sounds.

The skateboard!

At first I burrowed underneath Daddy legs.

He was sitting on the ground right at my level,

so it was the closest possible place to hide.

Then Mom and Daddy sat on the bench

and put me between them.

This was alright, but I could still hear those skateboards!

I saw a small opening in the pocket of Daddy's hoodie,

so I took it!

I didn't exactly fit, but I didn't care.

Eventually the skateboards could no longer be heard.

So, after a bit of coaxing, I began to calm down again.

Then, just as we were on our way back to the car...

...those darn skateboards again!

I hid in the nearest plant!

As soon as they left

I was happy to get into the car and go home.

Besides, the sun would be setting soon.

Of course, when we did get home, I wanted to go

out again for a nighttime walk!

We didn't stay out as long as I would have liked,

but I guess I'll take what I can get.

Still Waiting for Summer

Yesterday they said it would be warmer

than the previous days.

Well...it was.

But not enough to make up for the cloudy windy

disappointment that actually happened.

Still, I was reluctant to come home from 

visiting Nice Lady 2 in the office.

This is me doing my best to ignore the

fact that Mom is calling me:

Then Mom snapped this embarrassing photo of me

right as I yawned and started to walk towards her.

I mean, seriously, what's with that look on my face?

I look like some other cat.

As evening came, the Teenagers came over.

I hadn't seen them in a long time.

I tolerated their presence.

There was an amazing sunset...

...but I opted for retreating to my room with Daddy.

After the house was quiet again,

I curled up on my blanket on the back of the recliner.

Daddy thought I'd be more comfortable actually

on the seat of the recliner.

So he moved me, blanket and all.

I must say, he was right.

I hope the weather's better for Caturday.

Boredom Is Setting In

Yesterday was not what I had hoped for.

When Mom and I went to visit the Nice Ladies,

I tried to leave.

I walked right out the doors and went home.

Unfortunately the door home was closed and Mom was right

there to stop me and bring me back into the office.

So I went under the couch and watched humans come 

and go through the very door I had been denied.

Of course, curiosity got the best of me and I came out

and wandered around.

When we did finally go home,

there was a decent bit of outside time.

Then Mom went to the pool again.

Fortunately, it wasn't too long before Daddy came

home and sat outside with me.

Then Monday Aunt and Uncle came over.

(On a Thursday...again)

So I was bored while the humans did their thing.

I tried to entertain myself, but that only worked

for so long before I got bored again.

Eventually the house returned to normal,

but Mom failed to take me on a nighttime walk.

I was so bored.

I hope today has more to offer.

Misery

Yesterday the swimming pool opened.

And, yes, it was rainy.

You may wonder how this effects my world.

Well, much like me and my nighttime walks,

Mom doesn't let the weather stop her from swimming.

So she leaves me.

For hours.

However, that isn't the worst thing happening in my world.

I got tired of my food.

So Mom made an attempt to give me something different.

Those of you who take care of cats know:

This usually ends in total failure.

And so it has happened.

When Mom approached my food bowl,

I stood up on my hind legs, gave her my most pathetic look,

and meowed desperately for her to give me something better.

She felt terrible.

She tried giving me wet food,

but I declined that as well.

She tried giving me treats,

but I don't like treats and she knows it.

So all that was left was the usual trip to the mail box.

The Nice Ladies in the office weren't quite as busy this time.

Mom let me enjoy a bit of outside time before she left me for the pool.

Shortly after she came home, Daddy came and took her away.

So, while she was gone, I took a nap with Daddy.

While he was gone fetching Mom,

I put Mimzy in my food bowl...

...still horribly dissatisfied with my food situation.

While Mom and Daddy played video games,

I tried to snuggle onto Mom's lap...

She wasn't sitting in the recliner, so it was

nearly impossible to find a good spot.

I ended up forcing myself onto a little 

space on the stool next to her feet.

After a day like that, I feel like moping.

Does anybody want to join me?

It's always better to mope in groups.

Lousy May Weather

Yesterday I looked out the window to 

discover that the nice weather had gone away.

It was cold and windy.

Two of my least favorite weather conditions.

Mom and I went to visit the Nice Ladies earlier than usual.

They were really busy, so I just hung out with Mom.

When I got home, I curled up in my

Ultimate Box of Rebellion.

There would be no enjoying the patio today.

I couldn't stand it!

All day without outside time?!

Once it got dark I began to vocalize my discontent.

I wanted a nighttime walk!

Mom, however, wasn't giving in.

Hours passed and all I could think about 

was going outside.

Soon...

Yes.  Soon it will be summer and I will have my way!

Invaders

Sunday was a perfectly lazy day.

Sure, I spent some time in my Ultimate Box of Rebellion...

...but I spent a nice amount of time outside.

I found a new nook from which to watch the world by.

Auntie came and visited for awhile out on the patio.

Eventually Mom put the tether on me and I wandered over to the sidewalk.

All in all, a perfectly lazy Sunday!

Then night came.

That's when I found the Invaders.

I called to Mom, desperate to have her come

fix the dreadful situation.

ANTS!

A vicious swarm of ants had taken over my food bowl!

After a lot of fuss, Mom had finally fixed the horrible situation.

Once in awhile we still find a few scouts,

but Mom kills them promptly.

So now my food is in a different spot.

I hope the ants don't find it again.

Then Monday came.

I once again enjoyed some time outside.

And took a good nap in my Ultimate Box of Rebellion.

Then Mom and I sat out on the patio to await the arrival 

of the Monday People.

Monday Aunt and Uncle were the first to arrive.

Then it was Auntie and Uncle; but something was wrong.

Auntie was holding something new in her arms.

A Valley Bulldog puppy named Holly.

Mom even dared to pet the dog.

She let me smell it on her hands.

Sarcastic Monday arrived shortly after the dog.

Then, while I watched from a safe distance,

 all MY humans oohed and aahed over the puppy.

Well, except Mom, who frequently made sure I was O.K.

And Daddy who's very allergic to dogs, so he avoided it altogether.

They kept her in one place in the dining room.

At least they respected my space that much.

Eventually I got brave enough to go look at her up close.

Then I ignored her.

Once everyone had left and all was quiet again,

Mom consoled me by offering me some condensation.

Ants in my food, dog in my house!

I hope today doesn't bring any new invaders!

I've had about all I can take!