- A birthday call to my beloved niece Carla. She has moved with her husband and toddler from New York to Washington, DC. And I am impressed that my 22-month-old great niece is developing good conversation skills, asking her mother when they were going to the park across the street from their new home: "Remember Ken?" (Their doorman in New York.) "Remember the horses?" (Seen in lots of visits to Central Park.)
- Christmas lights everywhere and sometimes in the oddest places, making me look forward to the next two weeks being merry and bright.
I might finally decorate for Christmas inside this weekend. I hope your weekend is merry and bright, my friends!
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Ha ha I love that cartoon, and that's so true, I remember it well with our 2 cats.
I've been slowly putting up the decorations all week but still have a way to go but this is a record for me! I just wish all the shopping was done too!
Have a wonderful weekend Lynn!
My cat is a bit odd in that she doesn't go after the Christmas tree ornaments.
Our tree just got put up last night. For a fake tree, it looks pretty good.
I remember when we taught our dog not to drink from the tree stand. Hilarious, the "No Pete" chant. I love the Christmas decorations, too. :)
That cat is soooooo funny. We'll be putting up our tree on Sunday. Be fun to see what Mieshka will do. Climb it, I'm sure! Some video-taping moments in the making, I bet! :)
Ahh,some kids talk so early and with great clarity. Kelly was like that. And, apparently I was too. :)
Yes, it's neat to see the different configurations of Christmas lights. I'll be out a little later today flinging a few into trees.
xoxoxo
Ha Ha!!! This is just what I needed! Great one Lynn,
God Bless you and Yours this Holiday Season!
John
lol - Missy thinks all Christmas trees are jungle gyms :)
Your great niece sounds delightful.
And you're so right about the lights - it just makes the drabness of this time of year dissolve. They're really magical.
That cartoon is indeed a hit. Shows the reason we don't have house cats. We don't want to contribute to feline alcoholism. LOL
Oh your poor niece having to go to Washington D.C. What can she ever learn there?
My Christmas decorations are out of the closet and a few are up. I might have to nap before I go any further.
Great cartoon!
do enjoy these magical days
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I love the comic! I almost moved to DC after college (in NY)...the people were much friendlier.
Poor cats!
Joe -
I imagine that it is bewildering for cats to understand. Or little ones for that matter. I remember my niece Amanda showing me the tree when she was wee and saying, "Hot!" They told her it was hot so she wouldn't touch it. :)
G -
I have a little fake tree, too. Going up today.
happygirl -
That's funny about your dog. Some guys in my complex have made a Christmas light extravaganza that you can sync up with a radio station. Needless to say - lots of traffic coming through.
Jannie -
Oh - I'm sure Mieshka will like that tree. :) Seems like there's lots of talking early when there are no siblings.
xo
John -
God Bless You, too, John!
Talon -
I'll bet and how about Stripey?
She is delightful - thank you for thinking so.
I do love looking at them, too.
Granny Annie -
I'm glad you liked the cartoon. :)
Carla grew up in the DC area and worked there as an adult, for the National Trust. She's a historian and museum curator - I keep telling her she should think about writing a book. I am certain her wee daughter will have lots of exposure to the museums, etc. in the two years they will be there. I think I've mentioned before that Carla's husband works for the Turkish government.
Cloudia -
I will, mahalo.
Riot Kitty -
I love it in DC, too. When my sister was living in the DC suburbs I explored those Smithsonian museums so much that people would ask me questions. :)
FB -
I know!
I love the wry humor in that cartoon. It's just how I imagine cats would talk.
The variety of Christmas lights is very interesting. I think they must be a reflection of people's personalities : )
I remember the night the cat (rest in peace) got caught in the wires of the lights and jumped from the top of the tree, taking the tree over and pulling wires across the living room. THat was the last time Happy Cat tried to climb the tree! Have a great weekend!
great cartoon!
thanks for this post!
happy weekend!
Leonora -
Exactly how they would talk - I agree. I once put a spunky new kitten in with my seasoned 6 year old cat Cleo. And the kitten was like a hamster on a wheel - go go go! I was heaving a sigh one day watching her run up and down the drapes and realized Cleo was giving me a look. I smiled, because the look clearly said, "That was your idea, not mine." :)
Sage -
That sounds like a lesson learned for Happy Cat!
Betty -
Thank you for coming by!
Ah, cutie Pete with the grey suit on- Every cat has to break a few glass bulbs in his life! (None available for Mischief tho).
Cute when the little ones let on how much they understand- n tell you!
My outdoor lights already got knocked down n went out in the winds last week, but I found another working string, n got them working again pretty quick-
I had a week-end from H at work- new products that are heavy-
Snaggle -
I'm sorry you had to deal with the heavy products at work.
Yes - I loved the thought of that being Pete in the cartoon - I emailed it to my sister.
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