Christmas

I put up our Christmas tree today. J didn't help because, frankly, if it were up to him, it wouldn't go up.  Haha. It's okay, I don't mind. I put on my Christmas music and spend a few hours unpacking the tree and ornaments, etc.

I hope, though, that things change in the future when we have kids of our own.  I have so many wonderful memories of putting up the tree, my dad lifting me up to put the angel on top of the tree.  And I can't wait to have those kinds of memories with my own kids.

In the meantime, I guess my big fat furry kitty cats will have to help me. Sebastian's favorite spot is under the tree and he didn't waste any time getting under there and staking his territory.  Paulie chased my little bead garland around on the floor while I hung it on the tree. Fun times.

Why I love my kitties.

1. They act just like human brothers would.  Sebastian likes to attack Paulie when P is just walking by.  Just like a little brother who won't sop hounding his big brother.

2. P knows when I am upset and will come and beg for attention when I need some loving.

3. Even though he KNOWS it is just a light and he will never be able to catch it, P's absolute most favorite toy is the laser pointer we got at WalMart for like $2.  He even knows the sound of it jiggling and will come running whenever we pick it up.

4. I used to think S liked to cuddle with me.  Now I'm convinced that he is just yelling at me in his head for me to move out of my spot on the bed his favorite place to lay.

5. When the weather gets cool and the windows are open at night, P will sit literally IN the window because he likes how cool it becomes.

6. I can leave the door open while I bring in groceries or leave the patio door open and they will go no farther than the edge of the welcome mat/won't jump off the edge.

7. When S is sitting in his cube, he thinks that he's hiding from everyone, even though we can very plainly see him.

Do you have any furbabies you love?

Even Sebastian likes nice weather.

Lots of Snow

If you don't live in the area, you may not be aware that we got a good 3+ inches of snow over the last few days. Most of the districts are on their second snow day today, and our back deck has about 6 inches on it because the wind blew it all from the strip of grass between it and the street. My niece and nephew tried to make a snow man yesterday, but "it broke" because it's not packing snow. By the way, it's currently 9*, with a wind chill of -11*. SOOOOO COLD!!

Want an update on the cats? They're pretty much acclimated to each other. We've had the two out with each other nonstop for the last week and they get along pretty well. Occasionally, they'll have a big tiff, but for the most part they chase each other, and then just ignore each other. Although, I occasionally have gotten photos that look like this:


Right now they're both relaxing in the EXACT same position, Sebs in the living room and Paulie in the kitchen. They crack me up. I'm so glad Paulie has a play mate now, even if it did take a while for Sebs to warm up to him.

Many of you know this because of Facebook, but I have an interview today. I feel really really good about it but I don't want to get my hopes up because I really will be crushed if I don't get it. But think of me around 12:30!