Mac 'n Cheese

Able to withstand Squirt's random unprovoked attacks, Guss spends a lot of time with Austen and Mama. He even lets Austen hold him. Today he shared a bowl of mac 'n cheese with Austen, even though she told him, "No! That's Austen's mac 'n cheese." (She speaks rather well for a barely two year old.) Unfortunately, the pair dropped the bowl on the floor and shattered the special Sesame Place bowl. However, the didn't seem to mind as much as Mama.

Squirt's Life is about to Change.

No more sleeping on the couch all day. Squirt has discovered that stalking Guss is an interesting pursuit. She's even decided to approach him in peace from time to time. And it's all happened so quickly. Lucinda sees much cat fighting and chasing in their future. Things are really looking up for Squirt's social life.

[Add photo of Squirt and Guss first joint cuddle time with Davinder]

Squirt is singing "Ding Dong, the Witch is Dead!"

The problem is (1) Guss is a boy, (2) he's not aggressive toward Squirt in the least and (3) he's returning tomorrow after his neutering operation is complete.

Upstairs, Downstairs

Detante, as of now. Guss is running around upstairs while Squirt pouts around downstairs. No major fights, although Squirt hisses and yowls when Guss tries to approach her.

Welcome, Gusspinder Lebowski!

Our sable, Halloween cat. He's hard to photograph because he's the color of Davinder's hair but here we go ...






He's a real sweetie like Scout (as you can see from his tolerance of Austen) but not as timid or anxious as Scout Louise. He's a very mellow, easy-going adonis.

You're a very cuddly guy, Guss! (Just watch it with the soft paw to the eye. That scares Lucinda.)