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I forgot what some kittens can be like. Sundance was a nice, mellow kitten. Laura is....a little devil. She looks so tiny and adorable, but leaves a path of destruction in her wake. She was cuddly for a couple of weeks when she first came to live with us. Now she's in her biting stage, and wants to chew on me as much as possible.
Here is my list of rules for living with Laura:
1.) Don't let her in the bathroom while you're doing....stuff. She jumps into my panties while I'm sitting on the john. I'll leave it to your imagination.
2.) Don't leave the bathroom door open when you're done. She unrolls the toilet tissue, and knocks over the waste basket.
3.) Always watch your feet as you walk, because she is constantly under foot.
4.) Always look behind and around both sides before walking outside, because she is may rush out. Check all closets, cabinets, and the fridge, if she disappears.
5.) Never leave the clothes dryer door open and always make sure she isn't in it before you close the door and turn it on.
6.) NEVER leave any glass, coffee cup, bowl of food, etc. unsupervised, because she will stick her head in them.
7.) Remove all decorative items on tables that can be knocked to the floor by playful paws.
8.) Cover all upholstered furniture with ugly throws to protect them from said playful paws.
9.) Don't leave anything of value out where she can get to it.
List still under construction.
Much thanks to poor Pumpkin, the most patient, gentle bachelor father. He endures constant assaults with good humor.
Please say your prayers for Lilly Lu, Mu Shue, and Iris.
Their apartment building suffered a serious fire, and the exact status of the animals and humans seems uncertain. I hope everything turns out for the best. This is such a terrible thing to happen. My prayers are with everyone, human and animal.
Weekend Cat Blogging is a special edition this weekend and hosted by A Byootaful Life, HotMBC, and Kashim and Othello. The Friday Ark is, as always, at Modulator. The Bad Kitty Cats Festival Of Chaos (an event Laura is be perfect for) is at Kashim and Othello's.
Laura has the "imp" look purrfected! We have always said that the cat world has their very own long list of laws and one of the first is:
If it can be moved, it must be; even better if it is something of value which can be tattered or discarded, "by accident" into a crevice or wastebasket, it will be done!
The bathroom scenario is true kitten, too...LOL
They are such fun....Sweet Pumpkin.
Purrs for the missing kitties and their Mum!
Posted by: Cape Cod Kitty | April 12, 2008 at 04:11 AM
Oh, she reminds me a lot of one of the two special little liquorice trolls I have here with me. Always up to something mischiveous. But he purrs a whole lot to!
She looks adorable and I'm sure she's just going through her kitten tyke phase:)
Posted by: Pia K | April 12, 2008 at 05:09 AM
It has been so long since a kitten graced the presence of my home that I wouldn't even know what to do. I might keep this list handy....just in case.
She is adorable too. That photo of her jumping Pumpkin is SO great!
Posted by: kate | April 12, 2008 at 07:33 AM
Hi dahling. Are those places where WCB is? They don't mention WCB, but I hope those kitties are alright.
Laura's so pretty. she's SO Kami. He was a terror. When he was tiny and So bad I'd take him into the bathroom (I could easily hold him in one hand then) and I'd stick him under the tap and he'd get so upset! His little arms and legs would wriggle and he'd cry and I'd be all "well then stop wrecking my house!"
If I can figure out where WCB is for sure I'll tll you the story of Kami at his worst. SO BAD!
What happened to Pumpkin's compadre? How many kitties (and squirrels) do you have there now?
How many Reeses Peanut Butter cups do you have? You should set those free, you know. If they come back, they're yours. If they don't,...well, they're MINE!
Posted by: Jenn | April 12, 2008 at 08:18 AM
It sounds as if her temperament defies her sweet "Little House on the Prairie" name! I'm excited to hear more about her shenanigans.
Posted by: Shannon | April 12, 2008 at 09:43 AM
Little Laura sounds as if she's full of life and full of the devil. What a good kitty Pumpkin is to put up with all her kitten shenanigans.
Posted by: Julie | April 12, 2008 at 10:11 AM
That's great! There will be no down time with Laura in residence! Yes, I'm sure those rules are still under construction!
Posted by: MyKitchenInHalfCups | April 12, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Hello Dear Sher, the news about the kitties in the fire is scary, and I hope and purr for their safe recovery. Oh, may the kitties be safe! Now, little Laura is a cutie for sure. I like her photo while on the quilt, showing you how her paws work. It sounds like she is very good and showing you how her paws work in real life too! The toilet paper roll sounds too fun.
Posted by: kitikata-san | April 12, 2008 at 12:29 PM
OMG, she is extremely sweet! Wow, she seems to have grown a lot... Poor Pumpkin!
Black kitties are monsters ;-P!!! That panties trick of hers really made me laugh!!!!
My cats will soon be 13, but they still act like crazy devils!!!
Have fun with your "baby" and cheers,
Rosa
Posted by: Rosa | April 12, 2008 at 02:24 PM
That first picture is amazing!
Posted by: Kevin | April 12, 2008 at 06:07 PM
she is cute. my bella is the family princess. she brings so much joy and comfort. your food blogs look beautiful and i love the greek infulence in the shells.
Posted by: debby | April 12, 2008 at 07:59 PM
Ah, yes. Life with a kitten. I remember it fondly, even though my two "kittens" are turning 10 at the end of this month. I am hoping and praying for a happy ending to those three kitties' tragic story.
Posted by: kristi | April 13, 2008 at 09:24 AM
She may not grow out of it. Our cat Stanley jumps into my husbands underwear when he is on the pot.
Laura is cute..thanks for reminding me why we can't get another baby kitty.
Posted by: Melly | April 13, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Love your cats !
But don't forget : they own you ! Its a mistake to think you own them .....
Posted by: Monique | April 13, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Laura sounds a LOT like Bonnie as a kitten. She was a real terror! She attacked our hands and feet while we were sleeping, with full claw extensions! She ruined several pairs of my nylons while I was wearing them and shredded my legs!
GOOD NEWS about the cats in the fire! Lilly Lu, Mu Shue Pooh and Iris were found hiding in the apartment, frightened but OK! A policeman even got them out for Mom Laura tonight instead of making her wait until morning so they can get checked out and all their medicines. Laura said they looked frightened but NOT sickly. Our purrs were answered!
Posted by: Bonnie Underfoot's Mom | April 13, 2008 at 08:10 PM
PS the link for WCB itself is http://www.blog.catblogosphere.com/2008/04/13/weekend-cat-blogging-2/
Posted by: Bonnie Underfoot's Mom | April 13, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Laura looks adorable - not at all the little devil! I used to say that Stasia was lucky to survive her first year. She had an envelope fetish. I came home to find all the envelopes and stamps for my bills stuck together! I still have to hide stamps from her.
I hope you and Laura and Pumpkin are having a lot of fun with each other.
Posted by: Zazzy | April 13, 2008 at 08:31 PM
But you'd forgive her anything, right? ;)
Posted by: aforkfulofspaghetti | April 14, 2008 at 03:19 AM
Ah kittens...your list takes me back to when Tasha first moved in - she was a bit older that Laura, but that's really the main difference - I really identified with your list. Gypsy (Tasha's big brother) has a lot of sympathy for Pumpkin, who seems to be doing a champion job with young Laura. Nothing like being jumped on when you're trying to mind your own business...Don't worry Pumpkin, she'll slow down eventually...
Posted by: Gypsy & Tasha 's Mum | April 14, 2008 at 03:40 AM
I desperately want a little kitty in my home but everyone keeps warning me about all the points you list and then some. But that doesn't deter me one bit, in fact it makes me want one even more!
Posted by: Butta Buns | April 14, 2008 at 05:39 AM
Laura sounds like a perfect House Panther kitten to me! ha ha ha I'm sure my mommy would agree with you.
I hope she is making you smile more and more during this sad time. We're keeping you in our thoughts.
Posted by: Hendrix | April 14, 2008 at 08:07 AM
That list? Is *hilarious*. And so true! The thought of her landing in your panties as you sit there slays me. SLAYS! I love kittens. I'm sure my next will be a shock - by the time it's time for a kitten or a puppy, you've gotten used to the calm and low-key manner of the older animal.
Thank you for sharing - you made me laugh out loud.
Been thinking about you - I hope things are ok.
Posted by: anne | April 14, 2008 at 09:50 AM
hahahah your cracking me up- what a little trouble maker! so cute though...
Posted by: aria | April 15, 2008 at 06:59 AM
I am laughing so hard at that new cutie of yours! I love it!!!! You can tell she has the devil in her by the look in her eyes!!! Sweet Laura!
Posted by: deb | April 15, 2008 at 03:17 PM
It's been 16 years since I've had a kitten around, I forget about stuff like this. I'll have to remember your rules when I get my next cat (hopefully way in the future).
Posted by: Mrs. L | April 15, 2008 at 03:36 PM
Laura is absolutely adorable!
Posted by: Glenna | April 17, 2008 at 08:28 AM
Laura looks like a deliciously delightful little devil!
Posted by: John | April 17, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Love the photo of Laura jumping onto Pumpkin — looks just like my Friday attacking my Sabriel!
Posted by: Teresa | April 20, 2008 at 07:21 PM
That's really thiknnig out of the box. Thanks!
Posted by: Skip | August 27, 2011 at 12:06 AM