Elsa was a lucky girl to spend 2+ weeks with my parents while we were on our Kauai trip. We have always boarded our cats when we are gone over the holidays because it's such a busy time and it seems like an imposition to have our usual helpers come in to feed them. When we had to put Tucker down unexpectedly it seemed like she would be so lonely either at home or at our local boarding spot.
When my Mom offered to take her I was at first worried about her chewing on my Dad's oxygen tube but then I realized that she could stay in their lower level just fine. Problem solved. I truly think that only a Grandma would fill her Christmas tree with Elsa's cat toys and unbreakable ornaments so that she could climb all over it to retrieve them. Am I right?
Mom has apologized in advance in case Elsa remembers this awesome game come December 2015! They had a great time together and it sure made our trip easier. My Mom got the best news ever in early January that she would not need weeks of radiation after all due to early detection and successful surgery. Life is good!
Sorry for the slightly blurry photo but this totally cracks me up. Tom came home from school last week saying that his 6th graders had shown him 2 iPad games for Elsa to try. So we loaded them them thinking "ya right" but guess what? She loves them, especially this red dot game. Can you see her personal high score in the top corner - go Elsa! This is GameforCats and Jitterbug has crawling bugs but she only seems to care about watching the ladybug in that one. Who thinks of this stuff is what I'm wondering.
This tower was the kitties Christmas 2013 gift. I thought it had enough rungs to hold them both... but I should have known that only the top rung was IT. There have been many skirmishes over it - Tucker used to go there instantly when he was peeved at Elsa just because it drove her mad. Even though he didn't really fit he still would sleep there. So the lower levels became toy storage as you can see along with a couple of her favorite boxes off to the other side of the loveseat. Elsa and I have a game where I pick up the toys and then she dangles off the top to push them back on the floor where they belong in her worldview.
It is also her 2nd favorite napping spot if my quilt covered lap isn't an option. She has a good thing going doesn't she? I'm linking up to
sarah did it!.
Elsa is adorable in Grandma's tree! I also hope she doesn't remember the game by the end of the year. Love the cat tower. My Z loves to be on top of everything (opposite of my last boycat who wanted to be under everything) and I have been trying to decide what kind of tower to ask Grandpa to make :) Congrats to your Mom!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun post - the Kitty Cat Christmas Tree is awesome. We might as well just do that next year with our tree! I'm so glad your mom got the good news regarding radiation therapy!
ReplyDeleteLooks like Elsa had a great vacation. Hope you did too.
ReplyDeleteOh Elsa is a total riot! what a smart and funny girl! I do muss our calico Schumee who used to put her paw over my foot when i was pedaling my piano--she let me know when I used too much pedal too! LOL Have a great weekend...fun post--love that tower--Maybe I should have one in my quilting room hahaha hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteA very "happy" post. I'm sure you are all grateful that your mom won't have to endure such tough treatment. I got such a kick out of Elsa peering out of the Christmas tree and will have to check out the apps.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful cat. She reminds me of our cat Sassie who is no longer with us.
ReplyDeleteI love this post about Elsa! She is a beautiful kitty. The picture of her face sticking out of the Christmas tree is just too cute. Also, congrats to your mother for her good news. (And thanks for changing OS to UO in your previous post!)
ReplyDeleteLooks like Elsa had a great Christmas.
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! Games on the iPad for cats! What next?
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