Friday, June 25, 2010

17 years young & Update

Well, I am 17 years young today. It is hard to believe that I am that old. Of course, it is also my brother's birthday, even if he is at the bridge. Mom's birthday present to me (well, really all of us) is that she is home for a whole week. She took off a vacation day, and then has four furlough days. She says she doesn't mind the furlough days because they took the money out a little at a time over all of her paychecks, but she gets to take the days off all at once (so it's like a mini vacation).

We are sorry we haven't been updating. We are all okay, but I have been extra clingy with Mom since Camie went to the bridge. I have been asking Mom to hold me almost constantly when she is home. She has been a little bit concerned about me because of it, but she is giving in to my demands for the most part to be held all the time.

Gracie is her usual self. She is still very sweet with me and very bratty with Cody. Of course, Cody starts their arguments half of the time anyway, so we can't blame it all on Gracie. She still loves to knead on Mom with all of her feet while she purrs and drools. She also takes long naps on Mom until I come up and kick her out of the way. I wouldn't mind if she wanted to share, but she won't. She's kind of selfish.

Cody has the biggest news tho. He has been letting Mom pet him lots while he is eating his treats at night. Mom has been able to pet him for almost a minute. As you know, this is a HUGE improvement over his previous behavior. He still gets spooked easily, and will move away from her if she makes any sudden movements, but at least he will sit still and let her get some good petting in on his back and he doesn't run and hide if she has to move. Mom is going to try to get some video of it if she can. She says it's hard to take video and pet at the same time, especially because it's Cody.

Thank you all for staying friends with us. Mom keeps saying she is going to go back to helping us visit and blog soon.


27 comments:

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

A furry Happy 17th Purrthday, Tavi, to you and yours brofur at tha Bridge.
We all miss sweet Camie so much, she was just tha coolest woofie effur... well, mine woofie Bear was purrty neat, too.
Love & Purrs,
KC

Sparkle said...

Happy birthday, Tavi! And thanks for the update and good news about Cody. We think of you all often.

Everycat said...

Happy 17th Birthday Tavi, you are looking so beautiful and certainly not 17 years old!

Thanks for the update, it's wonderful that Cody is getting petted now, well done to your Mum!

Have a wonderful day Tavi

Whicky Wuudler

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Happy birthday Tavi, and to Tiki at the Bridge.
We are glad you all are okay and we have been thinking of you. Enjoy your week with your mum at home.

Daisy said...

Happy birthday, Tavi! I know Tiki is at the Bridge celebrating too. I can't think of a better present than having your mom home with you!

The Creek Cats said...

Happy Purrthday, Tavi and also to Angel Tiki!

Cory said...

Happy 17th Birthday Tavi! Thanks for the update too. Losing Camie must be such a huge adjustment for all of you.

SuziQCat said...

A very happy birthday to you both!! Enjoy your mom being home, that is a fantastic gift!

Kea said...

A very happy birthday to you, Tavi, and to Tiki at the Bridge.

Enjoy the time with your mum and we wish you a wonderful day, with extra treats--maybe even some nip! :-)

cats of widlcat woods said...

Happy 17th - it will be a good year!

Two Greyhound Town said...

Happy Birthday!!! I hope you get something extra special to eat today.

We think of all of you often and happy to hear you are all well.

Jans Funny Farm said...

Happy Birthday, Tavi, and to Tiki at the bridge.

We know you are still missing Tiki and Cammie, but we hope you have a fun birthday and a good week with your mom home.

Gemini and Ichiro said...

Happy Birthday! I have a bit of ham for you!

cwcwccw said...

Happy 17th Birthday Tavi.

joanne, jane, jill, johnny, jay boy, jasmine & capu from singapore

Samantha & Mom said...

Happy 17th Birthday Tavi and Angel Tiki!! Hugs to you all today!! We are so glad your Mom is home with you all!!
Your TX furiends,

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

Happy purrday Tavi and remembering this is Tiki's day as well. It's good to remember. We are happy to hear that your Mom can stay at home with you all this week and celebrate.We are glad to hear about the improvements with Cody.
purrs
Abby

meemsnyc said...

Happy birthday Tavi.

MISS PEACH ~(^.^)~ said...

Happy birthday dearest Tavi! We are the same age you and I. We love you and know how much each day is purrrrecious...have many wonderful ones.
Love Peachy

Max said...

I'm glad you got your mom home to celebrate with you. That's almost as good as getting real live fresh dead shrimp!

The Florida Furkids said...

Happy Birthday Tavi and to Angel Tiki at the Bridge. How nice of your Mom to plan her vacation around your birthday!!

Sniffie and the Florida Furkids

Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Gee said...

Happy Purrthday Tavi and to Tiki at da Bridge. Bet he's haffing one heck of a party! Haffing mom home is a really great purresent...We hafn't been getting to visit furry much, mom's been bizzy and stuff, but we just HAD to come by wif purrthday wishes.

The Island Cats said...

Happy Birthday, Tavi! We're glad to hear you all are doing okay. Enjoy having your mom home this week!

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

Happy 17th Birthday Tavi. It is good to have an update from you! We have missed you!

Buckwheat Snapp said...

Happy Birthday!! Glad things are going well with you all. That is good news about Cody letting the Mum to pet him, he's been missin' out on scritches, silly boi.

William

Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Loki, and Binq) said...

Happy 17th Birfday Tavi! You have had a great time.

A few Good Cats said...

Tavi, here's to you on your birthday!

Ivan from WMD said...

Tavi, I'm so sorry I missed your birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day and celebrated a little more for Tiki. I bet he was watching.