Cats + Air Mattresses

= lots of holes, patches and replacements. And some mild entertainment.

I've purchased four air mattresses in the past two years. I believe the first one bit the dust due to millions of microscopic holes that I could not find and therefore could not patch. I then bought two replacements, because they were cheap. Both of these were attacked by Arthur. I have no acutal proof that Arthur caused the damage, but based on my observations of the cats interacting with the air mattress since that time, I have no reason to suspect Walter and every reason to suspect Arthur. The fourth mattress was just purchased and so far remains free of holes.

People have asked why I don't just spend my money on a top of the line air mattress, something like this:

The answer is quite simple. As long as I have pets, and those pets have claws and teeth, I'm going to stick to the cheap, practically one-time use/disposable/it's ok if they get holes variety like this:

In case you were wondering about the math, I can buy 3 more air mattress before I will spend the same the amount as I would have for a nice one.


Because of sassy Arthur, the mattresses are all patched up

 One might wonder-why not just keep the cats off the air mattresses? Good idea, hard to put into practice.
Arthur is very interested in them.

Walter is somewhat interested, but not nearly as much as Arthur is. He'll take a look at what's going on, but that's as long as it'll have his attention.

On the other hand, if Arthur sees an air mattress out, that will be his spot until it is put away.

Here is a video of Arthur interacting with the air mattresses in various ways. He's always up for an adventure.

Nap time

For all of us. It was a couch day. 

 He's laying on my heated throw, which is pretty much the greatest thing ever.

 Arthur definitely agrees.

Go back to sleep!

Grapes

Here's a video of Arthur playing with bag with some grapes in it 

Disclaimer: I know cats cannot eat grapes and none were consumed during the filming of this video.

Arthur found a new spot

Oh, who could that be hiding in there?

It's Arthur! And he's not interested in anything you have to say.

This is my new favorite spot. No, I will not get out. Ever. This is my new home. 

 Hey, Why did you stop paying attention to me? I'm still hiding in here. Pay attention to me!

 Walter is having none of this. He couldn't possibly care less or be more annoyed by Arthur's antics.

But don't worry,  at the end of the day they still love each other.

Or, at the very least, tolerate each other in close proximity to one another.

Kyle's Birthday

We celebrated my nephew, Kyle's, fifth birthday over the weekend.



In the past, I've been known to give hand made gifts, which included a large tic-tac-toe bean bag game

And a bean bag alphabet

Basically, all I've figured out how to make with my sewing machine so far is squares.....

He's not much help.

Big Brother Bath Time

this is much much longer than it needs to be. But they just love each other so much. It's adorable!

Apparently somewhere along the way youtube made me start signing in with my google account. To see kitten (old) videos search for stacytanz on youtube

BFFs 4 Life

Brotherly Love (Pt. 2)

Back from when Arthur was still the little brother.