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Bugs Bugs Bugs

…is a name of a book Samantha likes and she says the name in a totally cute way. It’s also the name of the problem I’ve been lately. The house is full of bugs, no doubt due to the hot weather but I wish they’re stay outside. I was at Target today and invested in some raid which Ryan’s cousin so graciously picked out because, honestly, who knew they make so much bug spray?! I hope it takes care of the ant-like bugs, the slug-like bugs, the small hornet/mosquito-like bugs (alternatively, they could be giant mosquito/hornet-like bugs LOL), the spiders (not insects but still) and the bees – especially the ants that keep going in the kitty food. Arg! I’ve seen 4 different kinds of bugs in the last 4 days.

Things that are not toys

(but the cats don’t give a damn anyway)

• headphones
• batteries
• chapstick
• nail polish
• rugs
• blinds
• windows
• make up
• my bras
• my robe
• paper
• mommy and daddy’s adult stuff
• books
• the tv
• the duster
• the broom
• cat poop
• lighters
• my toothbrush
• the tub
• the shower curtain
• the laundry basket
• the phone
• my wedding ring
• any cords
• plastic bags
• my necklace while I am wearing it
• any ties or strings on my clothes
• my hair
• my head
• my feet
• my ankles
• my legs
• my arms
• my fingers
• my face
• the monitor
• the mouse
• the keyboard

Little brother

don’t you do what your big brother does (you know, like the Elvis song ;))

One issue of our kitty dynamic is that Goliath seems to really admire his “older brother” and likes to imitate him. Phantom sits on the edge of the tub when I shower? So does Goliath. Phantom runs into the pantry when I open the door (we keep the food at the bottom), so does Goliath. Phantom sits on the printer, Goliath must follow. I certainly hope Goliath doesn’t pick up Phantom’s really bad habit, jumping on the fridge (from the counter).

Of course, wherever Phantom is, Goliath likes to be by him. Licking, cuddling, playing. I think Phantom gets a bit annoyed when he is trying to relax when someone is biting his tail. It’s cute, though. Sometimes they really act like older brother and younger brother.

A Tale of Two Kitties

Phantom and Goliath

Well, Puck had a name change to Goliath because I just wasn’t sure Puck fit. I am not totally feeling Goliath yet, either so I just call him Little One. I wasn’t so sure about him at first, mostly because it was a quick decision and Ryan picked him out – funny that the non-cat person picked out both of our cats. But Goliath has grown on me.

I think first he liked Phantom more and Phantom wasn’t really sure. They both were very similar when we got them, very courageous and fearless. They did/do a lot of silly things which made them adorable and they both had a lot of personality.

We took Goliath home right away and they’re an adorable pair. He’s only about 3 months old which is the same age we got Phantom and, although he’s only a few months older, he seems so big in comparison! So Phantom has become my big boy, even though he’s still just a kitten himself.

They fought a bit the first night and now it’s more playful and settled down. Phantom certainly seems to have let up on more of his playful characteristics and I hope it’s only temporary. He was definitely a little indifferent toward us but now seems to be coming back around to his old self.

We had really been considering a seocnd cat so we would have one to balance out Phantom. We hoped a playmate would make him stay out of trouble (the tree, trash, counter tops, so on and so forth) a well as give him someone else to pick on. He’s only bitten me once since we got Goliath and that was because I intervened when they were fighting.

On the other hand, having another kitten means going through all the same things we did with Phantom. The goods new is that Goliath seems to listen a bit more and not be as naturally wild so I don’t think we will have a hard of time with it. Of course, he does like to walk over the laptop quite a bit, much to Ryan’s dismay. d=

Guess What?

We got a second cat. A black one, male, about 3 months old. Adorable. I think we’re calling him Puck (like the trickster).

And happy New Year!

It’s a flying squirrel! It’s a demon! It’s Phantom!

Phantom woke me up today, as he does every day. I guess he gets to a point where he decides “That’s enough; I need love, dammit!” Today wasn’t silly, annoying licks as usual but rather rough bites; he must have really wanted to play but as he is growing, it hurts more and more.

It’s hard to believe we’ve only had him less than 2 weeks; he is growing so fast. Where there used to be a cute little kitten with scruffy fur, I can see him blossoming into a beautiful cat with a sleak coat. Unfortunately, the scruff fur seems to be shedding all over my floor. LOL

He is also developing some more markings like a circle of lighter fur on each of his sides/thighs which is pretty cute.

Say Cheese!

If you have been following me anywhere else online, then you have probably noticed I am the mommy of a new kitten named Phantom. Ryan and I went looking on Monday, put down a payment and decided to go back Tuesday. He is a 2 month old Russian blue with gorgeous eyes and too much energy for his own good (or ours!). He is a little naughty but also very sweet and grew on us very quickly, even Ryan who doesn’t like cats. I think this is a new page in his book!

I have also uploaded photos from our trip to Lake Towada as well as photos of my bedroom and our new car at my Flickr account and I will very quickly be bringing them over here. There are some great shots of waterfalls and the natural sights Japan has to offer.

It took me a little longer than usual to upload photos because my USB cord was being shipped and I didn’t want to upload onto the laptop (probably a good idea because Ryan has not broken it) but I am really pleased with some of the shots I got.

I will definitely be taking lots of pictures of my little menace precious darling, and not just with my camera – although the pictures from it are not horrible.

I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.