Now that's the Life

Our cats, quite literally, lap from the luxury kitty fountain.

Yes, that is my pillow. Well, formerly my pillow.

But they love each other. Most of the time.

It takes one to know one

Garnet is obsessed with drinking out of the bathroom faucet. It is now a hazard to walk anywhere near the bathroom door for fear that she will bolt out of nowhere, endanger your life (and hers), just to be there waiting on the side of the sink for the chance that you just might actually use the sink. In the morning, I can expect to be greeted from a dark peaceful sleep, after stumbling through the hallway, to a hoarse squawk from Garnet as I enter for my shower. It's alarming and disconcerting. So if we have pity on her (since she is obviously thirsting to death) and turn on the faucet to drip, she will spend a solid half-hour lapping frantically from the faucet opening. I am worried about H2O poisoning. Seriously- this new obsession has even taken over her insistent monitoring of the computer. I think we should be worried. I mean really, how much water does a cat need?

On another note, it has become apparent that Mymble can not go to sleep for the night without licking someone's face. This licking habit, or shall I say obsession, is rapidly progressing into an alarm clock ritual, which is simply another story in itself. Perhaps another time.

If you can't beat 'em...

Well, while giving in and putting out a pouch of good food so Garnet leaves me alone I noticed something. Those two girls still need to learn a little bit about sharing. When you take a bowl that is split in two, divide the food equally, then put it down and they still go for the same side it shows they just aren't good at sharing. I wonder if I could buy them a little book about sharing?

My Lunch

Garnet needs to realize that cheese and crackers is my lunch. It is NOT Kitty-cat food!

Ten Reasons for Having Cats

10. Consistent company on the couch (plus a foot warming bonus).
9. Hours of amusement with the laser beam.
8. Low maintenance. Food and litter box = less than 5 minutes a day.
7. Cute, cute, cute.
6. Conversational ice-breakers. Who doesn't have a pet story to tell?
5. Rock star status. How can you beat adoring eyes following you around? (though probably hoping for a treat).
4. Excellent secret keepers. And non-critical listeners.
3. Role models. Cats have a great life.
2. No slobber or land mines in the back yard.
1. WAY cheaper and less maintenance than suggested alternatives, such as dogs or kids.

Addition #1: An excuse to not do work, such as grading papers or cleaning...