Hello! I’m Scooter the cat, a calico from Michigan. If I were a toddler, I think I’d say I’m 22 months old. But I’m not toddler, silly. I’m a cat. So I’m almost 2 years old. My mom’s busy doing summer stuff so she asked me to guest post on her blog. I’m busy, too, [Read More]
Things I Don’t Get
This post on things I don’t get was inspired by a universal experience. I say universal because I’m willing to bet this has happened to you, too: You’re out shopping when you have to go to the bathroom. You find the nearest public restroom and step inside. There are at least 10 open stalls. It’s [Read More]
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10 Things You Can Say to a Kitten or a Baby
Those of you who have been hanging around the blog for a while know that we are a cat family. You may recall our beloved Mr. Tabbers went to kitty Heaven this fall. Our poor, crushed hearts were only resuscitated in December when we welcomed a new kitten, Scooter, to the clan. I have to [Read More]
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When You Lose a Pet
Our family was saddened this weekend to say goodbye to our beloved pet, Mr. Tabbers. Making the decision that it was time to let him go, and then sitting with him on my lap while he went, was the hardest thing I’ve had to do as an adult. It sucked. Our family spent much of [Read More]
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Have a Meowy Happy Easter!
From my family to yours, we wish you a meowy happy Easter! Even our cat: Wondering why we took our cat to see the Easter Bunny? Last year our local pet store offered it as a fundraiser for a greyhound rescue organization. We took our cat to see the Easter Bunny, got this fabulous picture, [Read More]
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A Letter to My Son’s Betta Fish
I’m pleased to be writing a letter to my son’s new Betta fish today. My son received his Betta fish as a birthday present and christened him “Mr. Bubbles”. Dear Mr. Bubbles, Welcome – and consider yourself warned. We’ve hosted lots of goldfish in these hallowed halls over the years. Many have come and none [Read More]
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As for Me and My House, We Like Cats
If there’s one thing we’re crazy about in our family, it’s cats. (Okay, my husband would wholeheartedly disagree!) But my kids and I LOVE our cat, who’s sweet, soft and in his twilight years (he’s 17). We love him so much we took him to meet the Easter Bunny this year: We love him so much we [Read More]
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This is Normal at My House
BK (Before Kids), I probably would have freaked out at images that I now consider normal at my house. Like this: It’s a Very Hairy Caterpillar made out of pantyhose. It’s so ugly it’s cute. And it’s now living on my kitchen counter for who knows how long. Or there’s this image: It’s my 16-year-old [Read More]
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When Kids Name Pets
My boss has a cat named Papagena. I always thought that was a bit unusual. Plus, I always mixed it up with Patagonia, the clothing company. As my boss and I were chatting the other day, I learned two things about Papagena. First, the name is from a character in the opera The Magic Flute. [Read More]
