Ralphie and Tuffy

These two young rascals are so cute together! You'd never know, by looking at this picture, that they just finished pushing the throw rug FROM the bedroom INTO the hallway. And the door was closed! They are certainly talented!

Retirement does a Ralphie Good

No - neither Ralphie nor I have retired, unfortunately! My husband, Brien, DID retire. Today is his 3-week retirement anniversary. I can't even comprehend not having to get up and go to work every day. He still gets up at the same time I do though, for which I'm grateful. If he lounged in bed, I think I'd have a lot more resentment than I do. LOL!

Serioursly though, I think Ralphie is enjoying having his Dad home with him, although Brien tells me that Ralphie wanders around the house looking for me. It's a nice feeling, knowing my baby misses me!

Ralphie came in like a lion

Well, sort of. Days just seem to RUSH on by and I don't get postings on here like I should. No, no, Ralphie is fine. Better than fine really. I need to take him in and get him neutered, but I just worry about it. I shouldn't, my heck, he went through the bowel surgery and came out just fine, but hey.....I can't help it. He's still my little boy!

If I were to guess, I think he weighs about 8 to 9 pounds now. He's still not a BIG cat, not even half the size of the others, but he makes up for it in attitude. He's fascinated with the dogs, although I think Moose scares him a bit. Moose IS a big dog. He loves his brothers, but loves Tuffy most. Simba doesn't like him (heck, Simba doesn't like anyone!), and will run, but Ralphie still tries to pounce on him.

Oh, and he's fascinated with the gas fireplace. It's one of his most favorite spots to sit when it's cold outside!