All in the (Cat) Family

 Dad's oldest daughter's roost has, as you may remember, been ruled by Fifi, an adorable Calico.  Since her introductory post back in December of 2018, their household has expanded to include his daughter's partner and her two totally terrific tabbies.  So without further ado I hereby present to you Knish-

and a most marvelous mancat, Kugel-

We just had to add this extra one of Knish because it's so darn delightful.  She opens up her mouth like this whenever she gets head scritches.

And of course, it likely hasn't escaped you that both names are food-related.  How fitting for dad's extended family.  And now, without further further ado ado, me and dad gotta go eat breakfast . . .

What's in a Name

If we remember correctly, one of my earliest posts was about the names dad had taken to calling me.  I don't want to rehash them as they were pretty insulting, but I thought I'd update things.  Dad's monikers for me have morphed into something a little softer, more gentle and loving, if you will.  Since I've known mom and dad I think I've heard their actual names mentioned exactly no times.  If I didn't know better, I'd say their names were Honey, Babe, Sweetie, Snookums (gag), Hon, Baby, Sweetums, Handsome Man, Sexy (please make it stop) Honey Pie (ew), Gorgeous, Princess (yep), Sweetz- I think I just threw up in my mouth a little, and I'm pretty sure I've even heard that word on the mug I got mom for Christmas (in jest, I'm sure).  Anyway, you get the picture.  So as I said, in his waning years dad's changed his tune and has kinder, gentler choices of nicknames for me now.  Sort of.  Sure, I get "Cleo" or "Cleopatra" now and then, and that's usually followed by an exclamation mark, and that's mostly by mom- sorry mom. A visitor to our home would think my name was: Girly Girl, Sweetie (yep, me and mom share that one), Gorgeous Girl, Sweetie Kitty, Mrs. Lady Cat, Girly Pants (not sure about that one since, well, I don't wear pants), Silly Girl and Miss Snotty Pants (again with the pants?).  I'm sure there are more, but you get the gist of it.  And for the record, dad hasn't entirely let up on the more disparaging ones, like Stinky Butt, Stinky Old Lady- not sure what's up with the "Stinky" theme since we lady cats never stink.  How 'bout y'all?  What dumbassed nicknames have your humans come up with?

Routines part II

Firstly-

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

This one speaks for itself-

We hope y'all had a safe and fun New Year's Eve, and your New Year's Day is pleasant and relaxing.  As soon as me and dad are done with this post he and mom are heading out for an early New Year's Day hike over at Pisgah State Forest.  Here's hoping 2022 brings good things for all!