What do Cats Do When We're Gone?

I was off of work all of last week. Initially the cats were thrilled to have me there . . . they could not get enough affection. By Friday it was clear that they had had enough. I was ignored whole heartedly, as only a cat can do.

Upon reflection, I think I understand why. I was clearly crimping their daily routine. This routine involved, in addition to tossing every single place mat onto the floor, drinking from the toilet bowl:

What do you mean I have a water dish? I thought that THIS was my water dish!

Reading the newspaper.

resting . . . .

eating breakfast . . .

enjoying things on the counter . . .

resting some more . . .

Hiding . . .

playing . . .

bathing . . .

and more rest!

Now I didn't mind the rest so much but some of their other activities didn't last for long with me at home. This were back to normal this week. We were at work and the house was theirs for the day.

Oh oh.

They don't know about Good Friday tomorrow! 

Comments

[Donna]

Loved this post. You captured their day beautifully! What a life!

[Jerry]

Thanks Donna, I agree about cats having a nice life . . . I'd like a life like that!

However, I did leave out the mouse chewing and other nasty stuff! LOL

[Eden]

Jerry, this is a great post. Now, I want to know how you made those cats "pose" for all the pics... :)

[Gail Hecko]

This was so cute! I love how they snuggle together.

[angie]

Ha Ha when the patron is away the cats will play!

[Jerry]

Pose? They are comeplete hams. Most animals run when they see a camera . . . not these two!

Is there any doubt who rules the roost in our house? I think that I am well down on the list. LOL

[Anne]

Jerry, they are so adorable!! Cats sure know how to keep their households revolving around them, don't they?! One of my Winston's fave spots is the bath tub after someone has showered...I am always wiping up little wet pawprints!

[Jerry]

They sure do Anne. Our guys love water as well - very 'un-catlike'. If I am in the shower they will often try and sneak in.

[sandrac]

My brother can't understand why I'm kind of grossed out when Mrs. Cat (his landlord) drinks out of the toilet. My brother (and, apparently, Mrs. Cat) think it's perfectly fine. Sure, until someone falls in.....

[Jerry]

Sandra - I had no idea that they were doing it. Now that I am aware I'm doing my best to discourage the habbit. I dread to think of what else they are getting up to in our absence! ARGH

[Annie]

What beautiful kitties!

My LuLu loved drinking out of the toilet too. She also likes to lay on the side of the bathtub while I'm in it and reach down and grab a few drops to drink.

[Jerry]

It is funny how animals who are supposed to have an aversion for water can't seem to get enough of it!