Because of Leo & Adrienne

Our babies are getting so big, and because of the love of others we're blessed to have them. We were fortunate to meet Leo on the day we adopted Remi (formerly named Bozo - which may be a more accurate name). Leo and Adrienne were Remi's first parents. On 9/6 while going home, Leo heard the kittens cries. After 3 days of searching, he found Remi and her sister, both under 10 oz., dehydrated and unable to care for themselves. Leo and Adrienne's began their mission of love to bring these babies back to life. Hand feedings and lots of care resulted in them being perfect candidates for adoption. Remi's sister was adopted before we arrived at the Humane Society, and I'm sure is in a good home. Remi now has 3 sisters and a new Mommy and Daddy who are forever grateful to her first parents.

Remi is such a little tomboy. She loves playing with Roxy and then will fall asleep cuddling her. Remi is quicker and more agile. Roxy, more focused. Both are sweet and cuddly but Remi is the baby. She loves to be carried like a baby and falls asleep in your arms if you rub her head.

If you ever wondered if there are still good, wonderful, loving people left in this world, just ask me, I know the answer is YES!

Thank you Leo and Adrienne!

Bed Making 101

Step 1 - Remove kitten and smooth out bottom sheet.

Step 2 - Pull up top sheet - Remove 2 kittens

Step 3 - Take top sheet back off and remove 3 toys left in sheets.

Step 4 - Remove kittens and pull up top sheet

Step 5 - Smooth top sheet, remove kittens and toys which have all reappeared

Step 6 - Pull comforter up, remove kitten again

Step 7 - Wash and sanitize scratch on hand from kitten who wanted her toy back

Step 8 - Find the bandaids to cover wound

Step 9 - Remove toys and kittens from bed, smooth top sheet again

Step 10 - Throw toys into another room - quickly pull up comforter before kittens with toys return.

Step 11 - Remove kittens and toys from bed. Place pillows neatly on bed.

Step 12 - Throw toys again and smooth out comforter.

Step 13 - Realize that the bed is never going to look neat again, accept it, and make yourself a cup of coffee.

Mommy Went Out - Oh No!

Today was "Mommy's Day Out". She had a wonderful lunch with Remi & Roxy's beautiful Aunties (Linda, Debbie, & Patsy). Then she went and met Grandma and Grandpa at Home Depot for shopping. I left Honu in charge before I left - and while I'm sure she did her best, she must have had a tiring day watching the kids. Here's what I found upon returning home.... Gizmo on her pillows once again trying to pretend the rest of the family doesn't exist, Honu on the kitty condo looking very tired. Remi sleeping in the sink, and Roxy on the couch sleeping looking like a bear rug (see photo). Sounds fine, right, well, except that the rest of the house was covered with toilet paper. Apparently, Mommy forgot to close the bathroom door, and Remi & Roxy decided it was "project time". No wonder everyone was so tired. Sorry Honu.

Grandpa's Birthday

It's Grandpa's Birthday and as you can see, his gift was on the table so that I wouldn't forget it when we went out for brunch. Next thing I know, there was Remi clawing her way through the tissue paper and making herself comfortable in the gift bag. I told Grandpa that whatever is in the bag belongs to him (yes, Remi included). Grandpa took the bag, but last I checked, Remi was still here. I better go and call Grandpa and let him know he left part of his gift behind.

Play Time

There has to be at least 50 kitty toys in this house. We have scratch toys, cat nip toys, mice, birds, throw toys... you name it, we've bought it at one time or another. BUT, of all the toys, old and new, what's with the pink mouse? There's a brown mouse, a black mouse, a white mouse.... no, only the pink mouse will do. And what happens when you have 2 kittens and 1 toy they both want? You guessed it, kitten fight. Remi is quicker, but Roxy is stronger and more focused... she usually gets the pink mouse... then, she won't give it up. She carries it everywhere and growls if you get close to her. Daddy doesn't get it, but I kind of do.... they are girls, and it is pink, right? Here is Roxy and her favorite "the infamous pink mouse".

It's All About Honu

Today is all about Honu. She still is not feeling great, although she seems better than she was. She threw up again today, and is still really grouchy. Poor Remi and Roxy don't really understand why she has no patience with them. Today she was laying on the floor, irritated and tail wagging. Remi saw that tail wagging and just couldn't resist. Within a second she was on that tail. Within another second Honu was hissing and smacking her in the head. Oops, I tried to tell Remi to leave Honu alone. Tonight I decided to make Honu a treat so I baked her some fish and delivered it to her in the bedroom. She did take a couple of bites. Hopefully she'll be better soon, Remi & Roxy sure miss her!

Kitties are Starting to Feel Better

Remi and Roxy are starting to feel better. Play, play, play, fight, fight, fight, destroy, destroy, destroy. I can't keep up. Here they are taking a brief but much needed (for me) rest. Unfortunately, they decided to "rest" on the kitchen counter. I don't get it....