Two laps are better than one

Sara is an equal-opportunity snuggler. On movie night, when Dieter and I are on the couch next to each other, she places herself so she's within reach of both of us and settles in for as long as we're there. Case in point: photo below. Sara's leaning on my knees while planting her warm little derriere on Dieter's legs.


Double the love indeed. Little girl, you are a clever one.

If I'm not mistaken ...

... I think Sara's smiling.

This is so not dignified

Sara's been on antibiotics since we brought her home to help her get over her kitty cold. Unfortunately, this means she's had to tolerate our attempts to administer those meds every morning. We're newbies on that front, to say the least.

There's been a lot of squirming and meowing, but I have to say, Sara's been very patient overall -- no scratching or hissing. The only problem was that she wasn't keeping her meds down. As soon as they went in, they came right back out.

At last, I think we've found a solution.

We swaddle Sara in a blanket to keep her still and then hold her upright for 30 minutes after the meds go in. This seems to allow her stomach to settle. Once she's feeling less gaggy, we offer her a treat. And then life is all better. Right, Sara?


Hmm, maybe we'll check back with you on that after you're done with today's dose.

It's my turn ...

... for a belly rub.

Thank you, Sara. That was very generous of you.

Ready for the holidays

Well, Sara is, even if Dieter and I aren't.


Sweetie, I hate to disturb the two of you, but the presents aren't going to mail themselves. Maybe we should get on that?

If only we could sit by the tree ...


... gaze into the fire on the hearth ...


... and call it a day.

It's whisker Wednesday!

Long, white, and striking. Sara, you wear them well.

The high life

I have the distinct feeling that Sara does not sleep in her kitty bed. Every morning when I go to the kitty suite to let her out, I hear a small thump as I approach the door. It's the exact same sound I hear when she jumps down from here:


Maybe I should be putting her bedding on top of the cabinets?