Unfortunate (Cat-Related) Event #1:
At some point during last night, the cats (not sure which ones, but I’d bet good money that all three had some part in the shenanigans) knocked over and unsealed a large plastic canister of cereal that had been inadvertently left out (oops). Once opened, the contents were merrily distributed around the room as the little darlings enjoyed a food fight and gorged on their ill-gotten gain. (I swear, the way they’ll go after anything edible that isn’t nailed down – and even some that IS – makes you think we never feed them!)
Unfortunate (Cat-Related) Event #2:
Peter started running some water and left the room to do something else while the bathtub filled. This is normally not a problem. TODAY, however, seemed like a good time (at least to the boys) for a game of “chase” in the bathroom. This did not end well. Over the sound of the running water we heard an almighty SPLOOSH followed by scrabbling and commotion as a now-soaked and dripping Oscar flew down the hall and stairs leaving trails of water in his wake.
This is after I’d soaked up most of the water with the towel, but he still looks pretty scruffy.
Unfortunate (Cat-Related) Event #3:
Once I stopped laughing and we’d more or less dried both Oscar and the puddled floors, I went back to work… but I couldn’t shake the feeling that our adventures might not be over just yet. (Why do these things always seem to happen in threes?!) My fears were confirmed a little later when I heard a thud and a yell, and found Peter on the bathroom floor. Unbeknownst to us, a small piece of soap had been knocked off the counter during the beasts’ earlier bathroom playtime. Peter discovered this as he stepped on it and slipped, banging his knee and twisting his ankle in the process of hitting the ground. He limped off to elevate his foot, grumpily muttering something to the effect of, “Some days you just shouldn’t bother getting out of bed,” and I haven’t seen him since.
Is today over yet?!
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Twitter: claudoo
February 4, 2014
Hahahaha! I have a cat and a dog and I can very much relate to this post. Now that my kids are older (16 & 18) I feel like I still have 2 very little kids with the cat and dog who are always getting into some sort of ridiculous situation or other. Hope Peter eventually resurfaces
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2014
They really do keep you on your toes, don’t they?! Or off, as the case may be!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Introvert or Extrovert – What’s YOUR perspective?
OMG! I’m laughing even though I imagine Peter doesn’t think it’s all that funny. Sounds like my household except with dogs. So happy that dogs are NOT nocturnal!
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2014
Yes, it’s amazing what they get up to at night when we’re asleep! Monsters!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Introvert or Extrovert – What’s YOUR perspective?
Twitter: DSBoutique
February 4, 2014
I want to get a cat but right now i’m just too lazy!
I did join that photo challenge and so far i’m having a great time with it! almost got all my photos ready. I actually saw that cat on IG today i didn’t realize it was yours.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2014
Glad you’re enjoying the photo challenge! I don’t believe I’m following you on IG yet, but would love to if you share your username!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Introvert or Extrovert – What’s YOUR perspective?
LOL! I have 3 cats they are ALWAYS into mischief!
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2014
Three seems to be a real trouble-making number, LOL!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Introvert or Extrovert – What’s YOUR perspective?
Twitter: SilverLinings25
February 4, 2014
First time commenter here! Haha oh no! I can certainly relate to unfortunate pet incidents – my dog recently trapped himself in the closet and tore up the CARPET. Oh man… you gotta love ‘em!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2014
Oh, dear! Like I always say, it’s a good thing they’re cute! Thanks for stopping by.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Introvert or Extrovert – What’s YOUR perspective?
Twitter: alihawke
February 4, 2014
We’ve had recent cat-related shenanigans. Hubby and I went to the movie theatre and the orange cat was nowhere to be found when we returned. Thee was an occasional thumping noise from the shoe closet in the hall. Turned out I’d shut the cat in the closet before the movie…
We believe this is the same cat that kicked a book into the toilet in the night. Not sure if this happened before or after the bathroom was used, but that was one book that got tossed OUT.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2014
Oh, dear – I’m sorry, but I’m totally laughing at the image of a cat kicking a book into the toilet! They really can be little monsters, can’t they?! Good thing we love them.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Introvert or Extrovert – What’s YOUR perspective?
As a pet owner I can relate to your post. While they can be wonderful conversely they can get into mischief without prompting. Great post and thanks for sharing
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2014
Thanks, Kathy! They really are mischief-makers, especially our two boys who are just barely out of kittenhood. Good thing we love them!
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Twitter: leatherandabel
February 5, 2014
Haha – did anything else happen? You should write a book – I’d read it! Good luck with NaBloPoMo – it’s my first time doing it: http://www.leatherandabel.com
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2014
Thankfully it was limited to the three unfortunate events – but today is a new day!
Hope you enjoy NaBloPoMo – will check out your blog!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Introvert or Extrovert – What’s YOUR perspective?
Twitter: Karenandwendy1
February 5, 2014
Personally, I’m thinking “conspiracy.” Our animals get up to shenanigans when they’re on their own, and it’s almost always impossible to pin it on just one of them.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2014
It’s not a coincidence that “cat” and “conspiracy” begin with the same letter!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Introvert or Extrovert – What’s YOUR perspective?
Bwahahahaha! I can sympathize, although the instigator of our unfortunate events is now elderly and serves mostly as a speed bump or a reminder to watch where you’re walking…
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 5, 2014
Awww, I know what you mean about that.
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Twitter: jennifersteck
February 5, 2014
Hahaha! I can picture all those things since I own a cat and two dogs. I think they are smarter than we give them credit for…they just like to watch us squirm.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 6, 2014
I totally think you’re right, LOL!
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