March 11th, 2025

Yeah, I know, the photo is a little crooked.  Sorry about that.  Doesn't change that fact that this is a photo of the Kittyboys new little house!  Isn't it the cutest thing?  And since, as you can see,  there is a kitty napping in the little house, it is a hit! They like it!

About a year ago we had received something we ordered online that came in a pretty big box and rather than throw away the box, I had made it into the Kittyboy Hideout which had two doors and a skylight!  They loved it. In fact, they loved it to death.  Eventually we had to finish breaking it down and throw it away. So sad.  

I think Wyatt was a little more okay with it but Brysco missed it so much that he kept trying to turn other things into his new kittyhideout. Things like Tim's office garbage can.  Anytime we wanted to throw something away, we had to check it for kitties first.  

 It was very obvious that Brysco not only wanted a new hiding spot, he actually needed it. Ok.  The plan was to make one out of the next box that arrived.  But here's the thing, not all boxes are created equally.

Some boxes are too small, others are too flimsy and some, apparently smell "funny" as they are immediately rejected by both resident felines after a few tentative sniffs.  It took some time and a lot of "testing but finally, two boxes showed up within a few days of each other that passed all three tests: they were of a decent size, sturdy and passed the stink test.  Tim set out to create a nifty little kitty house.  In very short order it was complete and before it was even done, there was a cat in it.  Success!  With the addition of a nice soft kitty sized blanket, Brysco was snoozing inside it within about fifteen minutes of completion.  Yay!

I, of course, cannot leave well enough alone andI decided to decorate it. Armed with scissors, tape and wrapping paper, I evicted the resident cat and set to work. Eventually, I had made an adequate mess (even though it wasn't fully decorated) that  Brysco decided enough was done enough and jumped back in, giving me "the look" which dared me to remove him again.  I wisely decided that at least for now, it was done.

Tim did a great job and it is kitty approved.  Not only is it snazzy looking and cozy for napping, it even has a back window which is roughly kitty face shaped. Awwwwww.

The only downside is that it is the size of one full grown cat, not two.  There have been a few tussles over who gets to be in the little kitty house. Brysco seems to win every time even though he is far smaller than his brother. He must be a sneaky fighter. If you cannot win with brawn you gotta use brains.

So we will be on the lookout for another box or set of boxes which meet the same criteria and then Wyatt can have his own little house.  That does not mean there will be no fussing over the boxes you understand.  Of course there will be.  Just  like with human children.   Shenanigans abound with kids and with cats.  In this case it's Kitty Shenanigans!  

Yesterday, for example, was a very chilly, rainy, windy day and there is something about those barometric pressure changes that make cats crazy!  They were tearing around the house as if hungry tigers were chasing them, tussling in window sills, leaping out at each other from behind furniture  and I swear, at one point they were holding chariot races in the kitchen!

On Sunday, Tim pulled out a big ladder to work on the nonfunctional living room ceiling fan.  He set the ladder up first then went to get the rest of the things he needed for the job. When he returned, he discovered that he had an assistant for the project.  Brysco!

Whenever I'm writing at the computer I have my own personal assistant, Wyatt who pats at the words appearing on the screen as I type and walks across the keyboard if I take my hands off for two seconds!  He's helping!

They sit in the chairs at the kitchen island watching me cook and bake with great interest.  They especially like when I let them sniff each thing. They are very good and never attempt to eat it, they just want to find out how it smells.

They inspect all packages that enter the house, especially grocery bags, assist in both removing and replacing bedsheets and are quick to remind us if we are late with a meal or if they even suspect that it's possible that we might be late with a meal.  Or a snack. 

A small cranky aside at the point:  This time change thing is really hard on them.  It's tough for all pets and young children I think.  After all they do not operate on clock time, they follow Tummy time. and Tummy time does not fall back or leap forward.  I really really really despise the time change.  Pick one and keep it.  I honestly do not care which one, just choose dang it.

Anyway,  all is well in kittyland for the most part. Brysco has a follow up appointment at the vet tomorrow morning and fingers crossed that all is well.  That poor little guy has had more than his fair share of troubles.  Wyatt on the other hand has been hale and hearty the entire time we've had him. When I pointed the difference in the brothers out to the vet he pointed at Wyatt and said, "You must have gotten the extended warranty for that one".  heh

Ok I guess that was it.  It should be clear to you by now that we live a Very Exciting Lifestyle :) But it works for us and for the kittyboys who say, "Thanks for reading about us!"   They are suckers for attention.