Illuminator

Norma lights up any unique hiding place she stays in.
 

Happy Days

Kenta had a great day and he’s still smiling about it.
 

That Elusive Red Dot

Alias has figured out the laser pointer is related to the red dot he’s trying to catch. So when I put the pointer down, he cautiously investigates it. That’s pretty impressive. Norma wonders why the red dot has no smell. Kenta has better things to do than investigating such nonsense. 
 

Kenta Honoring a Brother He Never Knew

This was Thompson’s favorite tree to nap in. Kenta agrees with Thompson that the tree is perfect. Enough room to stretch out. The perfect sized raised wall to rest a head on. And a window with a view (Thompson used to love watching the squirrels run up the trunk of the Ash tree that now is gone).
 

Treasure Trove

Alias stumbled upon the box that the new toys are in. It was like Christmas morning.
 

Artful Sleeping

The spotlight is on Kenta’s dreams…
 

Go To Spots

Norma has never a pile of clothes not worth resting in.
 

The Dreaded Red Dot

I got a laser pointer. I had one many years ago. Da Boyz loved chasing the red dot. But then I heard laser pointers aren’t good for cats so I put it away. Recently I did some research on why laser pointers aren’t good for cats and found out you don’t want to point the laser too high where the cat could try to jump in a way that might injure her/him. (I used to do that to poor Theo who would try to jump up to the ceiling to catch the allusive dot.)

Kenta and Alias immediately took to chasing the red dot. Alias in particular didn’t want to stop. Norma was more scared of the dot than curious or wanting to chase it. I also read that I should let them catch the dot on occasion otherwise rising frustration might occur. So I let Alias “catch” the dot although I’m not sure it eased any frustration.
 

Napper Hall of Fame

This house has seen many a great napper. But Alias takes a back seat to no one with his napping skills.
 

New Food

We’re trying food from Smalls.com advertised as real food as opposed to  dry cat food and canned cat food. Norma and Alias wanted no part of it but Kenta never met a plate of food he’d walk away from. Hopefully the food is as advertised, better for his health. And there are suggested ways to get Norma and Alias to accept it- putting small amounts in their other food.
 

All Snores

When I was a kid, one of the most exciting nights every summer was the baseball all star game. My current housemates didn’t share my excitement last night.
 

:-)

Alias has a cute little smile when he’s napping.
 

Kenta’s New Friend

It took Kenta a few days but he finally played with his new stuffed hedgehog. This one is larger than the other one and I ended up also buying a smaller one with catnip inside. Kenta loves his hedgehogs.
 

Make the World Go Away

Some days you just need to curl up in a ball…
 

Fighting Style

Kenta is an open mouth fighter. It amuses me how when he’s wrestling one of his go to moves is to lean back with his mouth open. 
 

Go To

This is a new go to place for Kenta to nap. It’s also a favorite of Norma’s and was a favorite of Theo as well. I guess the corner prevents any sibling sneak attacks and the box top is comfortable enough.
 

Kangeroo

Kenta’s favorite toy is this stuffed hedgehog? Porcupine? (I call it his kangaroo for no reason at all). No matter where I place it, it always ends up somewhere else in the house. He carries it in his mouth to the place he deems best. Yesterday I picked it up and it was soaking wet. I think Kenta may have dropped it in his water dish. I threw it in the dryer. But it now smells funny.

I checked the label to see if I can wash it but it said no. I noticed the toy contains catnip. That can’t be why Kenta loves it so much since we’ve had it for many years (my Dad bought it for Diego-San, Thompson, and Theo who never once picked it up) so whatever catnip is inside has long lost its potency. Alias and Norma too have had zero interest in the hedgehog/porcupine/kangeroo. I’m guessing the wet catnip is what is making it smell. Or maybe it’s covered in Kenta’s saliva. I honestly never smelled it until after its trip to the dryer.

I checked online if I could find a replacement and ordered a couple of different options. 
 

WFH

I was planning on working from home Friday, one of the few in the office who didn’t take the day off for an extra long weekend. Shortly after I fired up my laptop, Norma decided to jump on the roof of Alias’ new favorite place to nap, a soft cat house. The roof collapsed causing both Alias and Norma to flee from the unexpected turn of events. One of them disconnected the power cord from my laptop bending and breaking the piece that plugs into the laptop. So I worked as long as the battery lasted and then had to call it a day. I guess I’m not complaining but I was really looking forward to getting some things done.

Teaming Up

Just two bros hanging out and preventing dad from doing work.
 

Boxed In

Some days leave you feeling like you’re all boxed in a corner.
 

Independence Day Eve

Quiet and peaceful on July 3. We’re hoping there won’t be too many fireworks July 4.
 

Survey Says

Two out of two siblings agree, Alias is a very huggable brother.
 

Comfy Cozy

Alias is making the rounds. It’s been a while since any of my housemates have used this pod bed. I figured it’s been warm upstairs and this bed probably retains warmth more than the others since it envelops its occupant.