Learning from the Masters

When it comes to peaceful napping, I have a lot to learn from my housemates.
 

Remember

It's hard for me to remember day to day life with Thompson, Diego-san and Theo even though we spent so many important days together. I'm doing my best to appreciate day to day life with Norma, Alias and Kenta better. 

 

Sweet Dreams

I spent my Labor Day napping with these two. The only thing that would have made it better was if Kenta joined us.
 

Hole in One

Kenta has invented a new game... put your paw through the back of a chair. He's winning 1-0.
 

Photobomb

I love this photo of Alias. It captures his personality so well, curious approachable, and welcoming. I didn't even see Kenta sleeping in the background until I looked at the pic. 
 

The Disrupter

Norma loves to race me upstairs from the kitchen and she hops up on my desk chair so I can't sit down. Eventually I'll nudge her onto my desk. She's very good at preventing me from getting any work done.
 

Mindless Chatter

Alias has no idea that I don't yammer around people as much as I yammer to him. He's a lucky boy.
 

You're Lucky to Get to Know Me

I'm a sucker for her lucky pretty eyes...
 

All That Work Gone Down the Drain

Kenta is worried that Norma and Alias are going to scare away all the bunny friends he’s made this summer who live in the backyard.
 

Slurp 2

One thing I can say about my housemates is they value cleanliness. Better than a smelly old dog any day.

Slurp

He's decided that leg tastes like chicken and the other front leg tastes like salmon. Life is good.
 

Mum

Sometimes Norma uses her motherly instincts to take care of Alias.
 

Rabbits and Birds

Some days, backyard observation duty is a two cat duty.
 

Sunday

Sunday lived up to its name.
 

Face Off

Is this playful time together or will it lead to another daily epic wrestling match? I can report it was a bit of both. 
 

Close Attention

I still worry about Kenta. His recent health issue really scared me. So every time he does something out of the ordinary, I pay close attention to him. This pose however, isn't out of the ordinary and is one of my favorite views...
 

He's Very Zen

I remember the days I felt equal parts relaxed and spaced out.
 

She’s One of a Kind

This is Norma in a nutshell. Or nutty Norma.
 

Contest

They are having a who’s cuter while resting contest.
 

What I Love

Alias’ howl, our conversations and his nightly multiple need of belly rubs  I love how fast he is up and down hallways and stairs and how he grunts when he dashes. He knows when his next meal is due and clings to the schedule. He adores sleeping in a splash of sun. Alias is fierce fetching his toy mousie and chasing that elusive red laser dot. He is the favorite snuggling partner to both Norma and Kenta (and maybe even me).

 

Kenta’ tiny squeak of a meow that belies his size, his love of meals, gulping them down like each is his last meal, his sitting in my lap in the living room, his favorite room in the house, his love of his stuffed hedgehog that might be a porcupine so I named it Porky. We disagree on where Porky should spend the day as Kenta carries him to various spots in the house. Never lived with a cat who demonstrably appreciates his/her life more.

 

Norma’s squeal and spazzing around several times now every evening, wanting all my attention during these moments, her rubbing her nose on my chin and then her licking my chin, how she loves a belly and chest rub during these moments, how she tosses toys and gleefully chases after it, her facing down five large crows in the backyard by yipping at them even if they have no clue she's threatening them.