I have officially surrendered the den to the kittens.

[Siwsan]

What you don't see is their playpen, in front of the fireplace hearth. And the big boys are now doing a whole lot of playing with them. I'm still keeping an eye on them so that they don't get too rough but so far it's been a joy to watch. And, occasionally participate. Which means I'm not getting nearly as much yard work done as I should, BUT it is kind of muddy after several days of rain so I can rationalize this whole situation.

[onecaliberal]

1. You are such a wonderful human.

The fur babies are lucky.

[Siwsan]

2. I think every hospital and care home could use a kitten room

There are few things more delightful than watching them play. Stress and worry just evaporates.

[onecaliberal]

4. I agree. It could do so much good.

[MichaelSoE]

10. It's what has been keeping me sane.

I was just in the nursery watching and filming the 4 weekers as they staged impromptu wrestling matches. And as I type I just woke up the 6 weekers to get them into a crate to go for their first vaccinations.

[ret5hd]

3. Current world events have taught us...

to cede nothing!

Set up a perimeter defense at doorways/other choke points.

Cut off their supply lines.

Negotiate nothing! Complete surrender!

Then let them crawl in your lap and make that wonderful purr sound and give them anything they want.

[niyad]

5. It is SOOOOOO much more important to supervise the children. That always

takes precedence over yard work. I would offer you the services of my garden fairies, but they and the house fairies took off for the holiday.

[Siwsan]

6. I'll feel accomplished if I get the landscaping fabric down in the veg garden

Unfortunately, it's just too muddy, right now. Maybe tomorrow will be better and then I can plant on Monday or Tuesday. I cut way back on plants, this year. Hopefully I have a better harvest than last year. I'm tired of canned tomatoes.

[PSPS]

7. Nothing beats kitten therapy

[niyad]

8. I love the kitty couch!

[Siwsan]

9. Oh yea -

The funny thing is, now that they have the kitty condo and cat tree to climb on, they aren't so much climbing on me!

They do climb up on the chair when they want a snuggle. Or, up my back when they want to access somewhere they shouldn't go.

[AnnaLee]

11. What is that I see?

Is it a black rag with two shiny dots in a red bucket?

[Ellipsis]

12. Looks like kitty heaven

[eppur_se_muova]

13. Somehow this reminds me of "the monkeys control the cabana ..."

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