Trouble is my middle name

I think I really did it this time. I have been very upset the past well almost two weeks now because Connie leaves every morning and it is early afternoon before she gets back. She has gone back to work part time and I don't like it. She doesn't relax like she did before until later in the afternoon and early evening. When she gets home, she is busy doing things around the house and fixing dinner (which I still sample as she is eating). So...... I plotted to get even with her. First I stole her "rat" tail comb which she has had for a hundred years. She says it is still good and usable so she takes good care of it - washing it, etc. Geez all that does is make the sink wet so I can't sleep in it. Anyway, I hid it under one of the bathmats in her bathroom. Took her two days to find it! The second thing I did was to sleep on her shawl. When she is watching TV in the late afternoon and evening she wraps up in this very warm shawl that Remington's mother made for her. During the morning the shawl lays on one of the dining room chairs and several days when Connie comes home, it is covered with my hair. I figure if it is warm enough for her, it must be warm enough for me and besides, if I can't sleep on her lap in the chair, then I will sleep on her shawl in a chair. She put it in the bedroom one day, but I pulled it down on the floor so I was doubly warm - floors are warm in this house. I think she has given up on keeping me off of it and that is ok. I will protect it from Chance until she gets home. Yes, I caught Chance sneaking a little nap on the chair too. Yesterday I watched as Connie went out to feed the birds - love to watch the birds at the feeder. Well, she didn't check the lock on the door and I didn't mention to her that the door was locked. She was locked out but thank goodness the side door was unlocked so she got back in. I just sat in the window and smiled to myself - that will teach her to go back to work. I caught Chance and Connie watching Ghost Hunters a couple of nights - I don't like that show so I just left them alone. I have enough to do - can't be watching TV - my job is just never done - have to be on the alert at all times.

Tigger

Another December update

Connie is doing much better and says she can hardly wait to meet with the heart doctor (she had a big word for it but it means the same thing) so maybe he can tell her when she can go back to work. She keeps saying she needs to be stronger but from the looks of things, I think she is getting there. I have been helping her so much. I sit on the counter while she is making herself some lunch (Russ isn't within looking distance when this happens as he doesn't like me on the counters/table). I still supervise every bite but got into some hot cottage cheese the other day and didn't care for it. She gave me some bread to make up for it. I have loved sleeping on her lap in the glider in the living room. She isn't in it very long most days, so I have to take advantage of it when I can. I was locked up in the bathroom the other day so she and a friend could make some cookies. They made four different kinds. My fav is the peanut butter ones. Last night Todd came out with some cookies/candy from Heather and her mom's annual cookie/candy making day. I didn't get to sample any of them, but my time is coming. I also supervise her taking a shower and really scared her one day. She reached for the shower door to open it and when she touched it, her hand started to shake uncontrollably. She was really scared and wondered what was happening to her. Come to find out, I was on the outside trying to get in and pushing on the door - hard - it moved and rattled and I kind of liked the sound. Needless to say, she was not happy with me, but glad it wasn't a problem with her. I am looking forward to Christmas and company on Christmas Eve. I don't know what we are going to have to eat but I heard Connie taking about some new recipes so hopefully I will get to sample them.

Tigger

December update

It is nice to have Connie back home with us. We really missed her while she was in the cities. I have been keeping close to her and have tripped her a couple of times, but she walks slow when I am around so she must be watching out for me. I have been personally supervising her diet and she is doing very good on it. She is eating whole grain breads, vegetables, chicken and of course turkey. I have sampled just about everything she eats. My favorite is the bread and her Special K with strawberries. She has started walking around with the bowl in her hand rather than leave it on the table for me to get into. They are really good and before she puts the milk on them, the strawberries make a nice toy to push around on the floor. Chance and I have been very busy watching the birds in the feeder. They are so busy with the storms that have been coming. I don't get to sleep in the main part of the house any more. I have to stay in Connie's bathroom all night because I want to sleep close to her and she won't let me walk across her chest. That is ok - it won't be long and she will be well enough for me to sleep with her. I cuddle with her when she is in the glider in the living room and I like that. I have gotten even with her for not letting me sleep with her. I knocked on the bathroom door the other morning about 5 and she thought someone was at her outside bedroom door. She really wasn't happy with me. But she loves me anyway.

Tigger

We are getting used to the new house now. Chance is much more comfortable with it. Looking back, I enjoyed my time with Kellie and Nala, but it sure is good to be back with Connie again. She really missed us and we missed her. We are now both sleeping with her. Me at the foot of the bed in my normal place and Chance curled under the top blanket so she will be warm and cozy. I have spent many nights sprawled across the computer monitor just like my picture but now I take up a little more space. I am a big cat rather than a small kitten. I can honestly say I have explored the entire house. We have a space above the cabinets in the kitchen and Connie has put some of her casserole carriers up there. They are wicker baskets and don't make any noise when they hit the floor - both times. Yep - got in trouble for that one. She wanted to see me up there but I am slicker than that. I do it at night so when it is morning - lo and behold, there are baskets on the floor! Pretty smart I think.

Tigger

We have been at this new house almost a week now. Chance just ventured out early this morning to explore. I have explored all around and probably have more to explore. I have had kind of an upset stomach since I ate a bamboo plant or some pieces of it. I am feeling better now but we are confined to the bathroom when we eat for about 45 minutes or so. It is nice to be back with Connie and Russ.

Tigger

Homeward Bound 2 hours ago

Well, we are home. Kellie shoved us into a huge cat carrier and brought us out here. We were let go in this huge room called a new bathroom. There is a large tub, a shower, lots of space for food, litter box, water, etc. I have gone exploring a little and almost got in trouble in the closet. I tried to get up on a shelf and slipped off. Connie thought I was under the bed so she was pretty surprised. Chance hasn't moved from under the bed since she left the bathroom. We haven't eaten since last night so I am sure we will venture out for our food later this evening or maybe in the middle of the night and we can wake Connie up with our munching. I am sure she won't mind. She was so happy to see us.

Tigger happy to be home even tho it is different.

It's Almost Time!!!

Well Kellie came home today and found Nala and I having a staring contest...we do that often. When she said it was time for dinner and bed I raced her to my food bowl, I am a growing boy and am hungry all the time! She brought our food and water into our room and told us it would not be too many more sleeps and we would be in a new house!!! I was concerned that this new house would be too small for all of us, Russ, Connie, Chance, me, Kellie and Nala!! Kellie explained that she and Nala were going to stay in this house and just Chance and I would be going to the new house to live with Russ and Connie again. I am excited about it but a little scared too. I am excited to get back to a normal routine and sleep on Connie's bed again, but I think I might miss Kellie and Nala, they have been so much fun! Kellie said she would miss both of us too, but she would not be far away and would be able to visit often. Chance told me after Kellie put us to bed, that she was very glad to hear it was almost time to leave here, Kellie is not her favorite person, then again Chance really doesn't like anyone too much. Kellie said things could have been a lot rougher for the two of us, the alternative to living with Kellie and Nala for the summer was going to be crated up in a big metal shed...I don't know about you but I think we got the better deal in all this mess!!! We were warm at night and cool during the day and got to play A LOT!
So as I wrap up this really long post, I look back on this summer and can't believe it went so fast!
Good night all!

Tiggie