Regaining Some Courage

(1)

Yesterday was a continuation of the beautiful spring

weather we've been having.

On the way from the mailbox to the office,

I became irresistibly drawn to some scents on a parked car.

Mom finally pulled me away and we visited Nice Lady 2

in the office.

At first I was nervous again and waited by the door to go home.

Then I became more nervous and hid under the sofa.

Eventually, however, I began to realize how quiet it was in there,

so I came out and wandered around.

I was behaving like my old self again!

Completely relaxed and curious.

Until some strange man came in.

I lost all my courage and went back under the sofa 

until Mom said it was time to leave.

She let me enjoy some great outside time!

Once evening came around,

Mom and Daddy resumed their video game

playing from yesterday.

So I took up my post by the door

watching for that outdoor kitty.

Then, since none of the humans were

using the good chair, I decided to take it.

I took a good nap there before returning

to my post at the door.

Watching...

Waiting...

Lazy Spring Day

(2)

Yesterday was another beautiful spring day.

Mom took me to get the mail for the first time in a long time.

We didn't linger in the office visiting Nice Lady 2.

Instead, Mom let me have more time out at the tasty plant.

When we went inside, she opened my bedroom window for me.

It's on the sunny side of the house,

so I prefer this window during the day.

Mom gave me a good long brushing.

It was almost more than I could bear.

When I had had enough, I let her know with a hiss.

She didn't appreciate that.

I have to admit, though, it sure feels good to

have all that loose fur cleaned away!

After Daddy came home, he and Mom

played video games while I rested on the back of the couch.

Uncle came for a brief visit.

After he left, Mom finally noticed how bored I was.

She let me play with the tie from her robe.

However, I found myself too distracted with

the possibility of another cat being outside.

I hoped Mom would let me go on a nighttime walk.

She didn't.

Sigh.

I settled for snuggling next to her on the couch.

Hopefully tomorrow will bring more playtime my way.

Loving Springtime

(2)

Yesterday I had a great view from my window

when I first woke up!

Birds!

When I got up Mom let me outside 

for a brief moment without my harness!

Then she took me into the office.

I was cool at first and wandered around nonchalantly.

It was quiet in there. No Nice Ladies.

Just Mom.

So I'm not sure why I freaked out

 and hid under the sofa again.

It wasn't long before Mom was at the door home 

calling for me to follow.

So I don't know why I hesitated so long.

This is the short video:

After she took me home,

she put my harness on me and took me for a nice

little walk to that tasty plant.

Oh! How I've missed the Tasty Plant all winter!

I really enjoyed my time outside.

Before I knew it, however, it was time for

Mom to leave.

Wednesday Guy didn't come get her, though.

Instead, Daddy came home and took her away.

He came back!

So, unlike most Wednesdays, Daddy

was home with me the entire time Mom was gone.

When it came time to go get her,

Daddy tried to put my car harness on and take me with him.

I respectfully declined.

So he left me.

When they came back home I had all kinds of wiggles,

but Mom was too busy making dinner to pay attention to me.

Eventually she settled into the recliner, 

so I joined her...by sitting behind her head on the back

of the chair and whacking her with my tail.

I finally curled up on her lap,

only to have her leave.

Which really means I got the whole chair to myself.

Warm Spring Day!

(2)

Yesterday started off about the same as the day before.

When Mom got me to go outside I found that it was even warmer!

She once again went to get the mail without me.

Except, when she came back, she took me for a walk!

Then she tried to get me to follow her into

the office to visit the Nice Ladies.

I respectfully declined.

I went as far as the sidewalk and got in a good roll.

Eventually Mom made me go into the office anyway.

That small human was in there.

As it turns out, I began to relax and wander around.

Ultimately, however, I asked Mom to kindly take me home.

Afterwards, I got to enjoy quite a lot of time outside.

When Daddy came home I started to play indoors.

Then, after spending time hanging out with Computer Aunt,

Mom joined me!

There was so much fun string to play with!

I have to admit, it did get the best of me

for a bit.

What I really wanted was to go back outside

and have a good nighttime walk.

I had to settle for playing with string.

Now, if I could just get into this box, I know I'll

have tons of space to run around and explore!

Warm Day, Happy Cat

(2)

Yesterday, as soon as Mom got up and dressed,

I retreated to my Unhappy Place under the desk.

I was certain she was going to make me go someplace

I didn't want to go.

Again, however, she went on the usual mail run

WITHOUT ME!

When she returned home, she coaxed me outside.

And what a beautiful day outside it was!

It was so warm!

The occasional gust of wind was pleasant and

had so many springtime smells on it!

I stayed out there as long as Mom would allow.

Which, as it turns out was quite a long time!

I even got in a great roll on the sidewalk.

It was so nice, I got to stay out until

the shadows got pretty long.

Even after we went inside, Mom spent

a decent amount of time playing with me.

When evening came, so did the Monday People.

Mom, Daddy, Monday Aunt and Uncle and Sarcastic Monday.

Everyone was there!

I got a bit rambunctious and ran all over the house,

meowing my enthusiasm.

After all the Monday People went home,

Mom found me here:

In the dark dining room, looking out the

window from the forbidden vantage point.

On top of the dining table!

Oops!

I guess after such a great day I thought I could get

away with pushing my boundaries.

Just between you and me,

I got away with it longer than Mom will ever know!

Gaining Courage

(3)

Yesterday I was a bit insecure to begin with.

Mom and Daddy had left for a couple of hours,

so I put Mimz in my food bowl again.

It was a beautifully sunny spring day,

so I soaked up some warmth in the window.

Mom coaxed me outside to enjoy the spring weather.

However, my insecurities got the better of me

and I went to the safety of my bed...

harness and all.

Mom enticed me a second time.

Well, I had to admit, the new spring grass was good.

Next thing I knew, Mom and Daddy got it into

their heads that it would be a good idea to take

me out for a car ride!

We went into a human store, so I rode in 

my Traveling Bag.

When we got back into the car, I was in no mood

to face the world.

Then, as it turns out, I began to find my courage.

I have to admit, I kind of enjoyed it.

We stopped to sit outside for a bit.

I once again retreated to the security of my 

Traveling Bag.

I was less than pleased.

Mom made me come out.

I was nervous at first, but then she showed

me this nice cubby hole!

Once again, I began to find my courage.

I even began to think I might look around

this place some more!

Yep, bravery was beginning to take hold.

Mom didn't even have to carry me much after that.

When we went home, Auntie and Uncle 

came to visit again.

That was nice.

Once it got quiet again with just Mom and I,

I asked if I could go on a nighttime walk.

Mom wasn't interested.

So I curled up next to her on the couch instead.

I guess she's done alright by me after all.