Looks

Not sure why Alias is giving me the skunk eye. Norma seems perplexed as well.
 

Warning

It’s going to be a challenging week… lots of interruptions to our normal routines…
 

Acceptance

Theo hasn’t always thought so but he’s letting me know he appreciates his sister more and more.
 

Toothy Grin

Alias loves to show off his pearly whites.
 

Santa’s Helper

With all the snow piled upon our roofs, Alias is glad I didn’t get around to sending him to reindeer school.
 

A Place in the Sun

Norma is usually too busy to be contemplative but sometimes the sun stops her in her tracks and she likes to reflect on the moment. 
 

Da Boss

His siblings have taken over most of the box inspecting duties, but they still rely on Theo for final sign off. 
 

The Sun Puddlers

Theo has backing vocalists.
 

Everything In Its Proper Place

A tree full of toys. And soon the tree will be toyless with all the toys thrown onto the floor.
 

Vogue

Norma is striking a pose.
 

Intelligent Boys

It’s gotten really cold here so the smart among us spend as much time in a sun bath as possible. 
 

Mind Meld

Norma is conducting a mind meld with her brother. I’m afraid she’s not receiving a whole lot back…
 

A Household Request

Please, sir… how about some heat?
 

Quarter to Ten

Alias pointed out the clock behind him says it’s 9:38, way past his dinner time. I had to clarify it was only 6:00 our time. Nice try though.

 

Hanging Out with Theo

I continue to monitor Theo’s quality of life. About the only things he enjoys these days are occasionally sitting on my lap with my undivided attention and napping in front of the space heater. His lifelong love of food is still there but likely out of habit than enjoyment. Thus I truly love when Alias or Norma spend time with him. I know he loves the company. 
 

Flip of a Switch

They look so peaceful but 30 seconds before there was a fierce wrestling match going on…
 

Theo Update

Talked to the vet about Theo’s thyroid test results. Good news, his thyroid level is near normal so the medication is working. The vet had warned me thyroid issues can mask kidney and liver issues. Theo’s kidney and liver levels are at the high end of normal. Bad news, Theo has been throwing up every morning this past week, with a horrible screeching sound he’s never made before. Vet thinks it maybe a bowel issue. Trying to decide the next step forward. 
 

Siblings

You might want to avert your eyes because there is just too much cute in this nightly picture.
 

Brotherly Wisdom

Alias is learning a lot from his older brother. Like the best places in the house to stay warm…
 

Huddle Up

Lot of football over the weekend. But this was the only huddle I cared about.
 

Theo’s Weekend Adventure

Theo had an early Saturday trip to the vet to get his thyroid tested. He howled in displeasure as I picked him up and placed him in his carrier. He howled even louder on the short car trip. The vet tech said he gave her several kisses. Waiting for the results… He brought home an unusual smell because Norma screeched every time Theo got nearby. Poor guy.
 

Curling

Best two curlers in the house.
 

Right Angles

I think they are practicing some kind of geometry alignment.
 

Welcome Sight

Went to lunch with a work colleague. Came home to this sight… two brothers bonding.
 

Looking Up

The snow on the skylight obviously fascinates Alias. I’m not sure why.
 

Sibling Battle

Given their ear positions, I’m guessing Norma isn’t giving Alias an encouraging pat on the back.
 

Mighty Theo

Theo is letting us know the box belongs to him this weekend.
 

Brother Time

Alias loves to have the heat at his back and his brother at his front.
 

Blizzard

By the time this storm is over, it looks like we’ll have about a foot of snow. Norma and Alias said they were fine sleeping by the heating vent and letting me deal with all the snow.
 

Winter Storm Warning

Another blizzard on the way. Alias is all prepared. Meaning he’ll watch the snow fall and resume his napping.
 

Bunk Box

Alias is concerned about the noises coming from inside the box…
 

Happy 2023

 

A Moment with Norma

Sometimes at night, Norma becomes contemplative for a moment or two. And then she resumes throwing her toy mouse down the hallway and chasing Alias full speed down the steps…
 

Pink Panther

If Alias’ snout looks elongated, it’s because this picture was taken right before he yawned. I think he looks a little like the cartoon Pink Panther. 
 

Brrrrrrrr

It’s been freezing here the past few days with below zero temperatures. Perfect snuggling weather.
 

Happy Holidays

 

Norma and Alias

They were born part of a litter of six. They immediately were the two that bonded most closely. Their personalities are so different and complement each other perfectly. I’m truly blessed to have shared in their day to day lives for two years now.
 

Sky’s Falling

It hasn’t arrived yet but the forecast is for blizzard like weather the next few days. Alias is getting ready for it.
 

Sibling Time

Enjoying a heat bath together. Theo cleaned the top of Norma’s head and Norma did her stretch of approval.
 

Box Inspector

It’s been a life long love…
 

Warmth

The space heater has three big fans (Theo, Alias, and Norma).
 

Shelley and Kellie

When I started this blog many many years ago blogging was in its infancy. I never thought blogging about da Boyz would be seen by anyone. It was more an attempt to force me to write something every day, and archiving pictures of Thompson, Diego-San, and Theo. And yet somehow someone somewhere (Canada) began leaving comments on our blog. Shelley too was beginning to blog about her cat, Kellie the Orange Cat, so we regularly read, left comments on a daily basis on our blogs.

Shelley and I connected on Facebook but rarely communicated. She shared when Kellie died and left comforting comments when Thompson and Diego-San died. So I’m really sad to read that Shelley passed away this week. I so appreciated our strange connection- a love of cats and the work of blogging about our love of our feline companions. We never really met, never got to know each other on a significant basis but I can’t express how much Shelley and Kellie meant/mean to me. Our blogging connected us over a shared love of our cats and that truly meant a lot to me. I mourn this loss of a friend I never knew yet connected with so significantly. 

What’s Going On Part 2

Just a boy sitting on another box.
 

What’s Going On?

Just a boy sitting on his pet food box. That’s all.
 

Kitty Pile

There’s warmth in napping as a trio.
 

Connections

Back in the winter of 1999 when my Mom was dying, my Dad bought her a space heater to help her try to stay warm. I somehow ended up with that space heater but have never used it, storing it instead in a closet. When my furnace went out last month I finally pulled out the space heater. Theo in particular, and Norma too, both have enjoyed the heat it provides… I’m glad the heater connects my Mom with Theo and Norma.
 

Historic Day

For the first time ever, these two snuggled. And it was initiated by Norma.
 

Shadows

Alias is a little afraid of the size of the cat on the wall next to him…
 

Theo’s Philosophy

It’s been a difficult year but Theo’s always been one to keep his chin up.
 

Brrrrrr

It’s gotten really cold outside so a) we’re glad we have a new furnace; and b) they are glad to have someone to snuggle with.