Caturday

 Mom couldn't resist taking this photo of the two of us relaxing more or less together.  You can just see my nose poking up out of the laundry basket.  I am really glad that Spyro showed me how to get up here.  The laundry basket is amazingly comfy.

Spyro:  I like hanging out on top of the fridge.  I can see everything from up here and it's a little cooler.

Oja:  My pictures are always a bit dark.  You can just see me by the sunshine on my fur.  I got over my diarrhea.  It must have been the Tiki Cat.  It was probably just too rich for me.  I am even burying my poop sometimes now.  I feel much better.

Karen Jo:  Your pictures are a bit dark because you are in the darkest room in the house.  When you are ready, I will let you out to explore the rest of the house.

Oja:  I don't want out there yet.  There are scary giant kitties out there!

I finally got a peek at Oja.  Mom left the door open and Oja came halfway out.  I started walking slowly toward her and she growled and hissed at me.  I meowed softly to let her know that I meant no harm, but she didn't believe me.

Karen Jo:  You are over twice her size, Herman, and your long fur makes you look even bigger.  Oja isn't any bigger than Emma was; in fact she weighs a little bit less.  Maybe you'll look less scary after your shaving.

What shaving?  You aren't taking me to the groomer again are you?

Karen Jo:  Yes I am.  Your mats have gotten much worse in the last few days.  It got up to 90 yesterday and I am thinking that you will be more comfortable with a full lion cut.

Oh, man!  You may be right about it being cooler without all this fur, though.

Spyro:  I have decided on which toy is the coolest ever.  There is this white ball that had three feathers sticking up out of it and is makes a soft rattle sound when I bat it around.  I have chewed off the feathers until there is just a stump big enough for me to pick it up by and carry it around in my mouth.  Mom had the nerve to pick it up and put it away the other day.  I dumped out the toy basket and rooted around until I found it again.  Now Mom leaves it out all the time.