Deciphering Theo

Sometimes Theo gives me a look of unmet expectations, other times he looks at me like I'm one big gorilla. I'm not sure which of the looks this one is...

GNR

Gonna see Guns N Roses tonight. Diego-san clearly prefers a little quieter setting.

Hands Free

He's making it very difficult to read my book...

Paws Up

Our bag inspector approves of our latest bag.

Square Root

Pointed

Synchronized ears.

This Is Bunk

Theo's favorite bed is this bunk bed. He's noticed though no one ever sleeps in the bottom bunk. What fun is a bunk bed when no one sleeps in the bottom bunk?

Blessed

I had to have a plumber over to fix a leaky shower head. He met all three boyz (it's too hard for Thompson to run and hide like he used to do when a strange person entered the house). The plumber looked at Thompson and said I was a great pet owner, inferring that I must be to have adopted a cat with a disability. I didn't correct him but the truth is, I'm the lucky one getting to spend the past 14 years living with Thompson.

He has such a great soul, both weary of trusting others, but loving those who he has learned to trust. He gets along with both of his brothers and often plays peacemaker between the two by being available when the fighting between Diego-San and Theo ends. He has slowed down a lot the past couple of years and spends almost all day sleeping or not moving much. But he still hops over to greet me when I come home, and the rare times he sits on my lap is appreciated all the more because it doesn't happen as often as it used to. When I hold him, he purrs and seems happy to have my attention. I love my boy.

The Absence Maker

I went to a concert (Garbage AND Blondie) Friday at a casino that's about an hour's drive from my house. I decided rather than driving back late at night I would stay at a hotel and make a day of out if. As soon as I dug out my suitcase, Diego-san knew what was going on. He did absolutely everything he could to dissuade me...

Selfie Practice

Theo is working on how to take a selfie. He's practicing his different looks: dignified or baffled?

No Problem

I asked Thompson for a handout. He obliged.

Peas in a Pod... Not

A rare picture of all three boyz together. Not a very good picture, but a rare one still.

Won't You Lend Him a Hand?

Theo's favorite new place to sleep is on a pile of clothes transitioning into rags, with his head against a box full of junk. I think he may have hit skid row.

Bed Hog

That's alright Diego-san, I don't need any room on the bed to go to sleep.

Serious Sleeping

You don't know sleep until you've experienced sleep with your nose safely tucked into the bend of your leg.

It's Scary Out There

This world is such a confusing place. Time to sit in a box for a while.

Warning

We sleep on the second level of our house. The other night there was a severe weather watch for our area with the potential of hail and strong winds. The storm was supposed to arrive after midnight. I told Diego-san it was his responsibility to wake me up if the civil defense siren sounded. I guess he decided he needed to rest up to make sure he was up for the duty.

Creeping Shadows

Hanging on to the last remnants of sunshine...

Past and Present

Sitting next to a picture of the late, great Mr. Max. In other words a picture of two great cats.

Inconvenienced

Shortly after this photo was taken, I washed the blanket Thompson has claimed for himself. He had to go find another place to rest for a couple of hours. That's about as exciting as it gets for Thompson these days.

My Lil Teapot

He's a little teapot, short and stout, where is his handle? and his little wet snout.

Intruder Alert

Diego-san is good at letting me know he and my guitar do not fit in my lap at the same time.

Thompson's Favorite Joke

What did the two walls say to each other?

Meet you at the corner.

That always cracks Thompson up.

Theo Time

Once a year, when Thompson and Diego-san have their annual visit to the vet, Theo gets the entire house to himself. I'm not sure if he enjoys this opportunity or if he spends the entire time thinking the three of us have abandoned him...

Not Very Happy Boyz

Diego-san and Thompson had their annual visits to the vet. With each and every visit to the vet, Thompson is growing increasing vocal about his displeasure. He howls at the top of his lungs and hisses at me if I try to calm him down. Poor Diego-san was also unhappy but his small peeps were drowned out by his brother.

Thompson continues to lose weight, down another half a pound. Diego-san also has lost some weight and recently he's been really lethargic. I asked the vet to look at his anal glands since they have been an issue in the past. Sure enough she said, they were really full and she expressed them. Hopefully this will make him feel better.

One Up, One Fully Stretched

Thompson is accomplishing incredible feets.

Big Plans

It's Tuesday and the food guy is home for some reason. It's the country's birthday. Theo thinks we should be having a day long celebration full of snacks AND treats.

4th of July Weekend

There's been a lot of unexpected exploding noises going on in our neighborhood this weekend.  Tomorrow night will be the worst yet- late night fireworks.  The boyz do not appreciate this...

Reigning Champ

The king of comfort.

Hop To It

He's contemplating where he'll hop to next. Maybe a cozy cat bed? Maybe his favorite security tunnel? Maybe to the water dish? Maybe to my lap?  Lots of things to think about...