Bye, mom…why are we waving a paw at mom? Where’s she going? She’s going to cash in her birthday gift certificates and have a pedicure and manicure. I envy her so much, Shoko. This is what I want for my birthday too.
Oh no! What’s wrong, Shoko? This means dad’s looking after us, on his own. So? He doesn’t know how we like things done. We better tell him. We should wait to see what he does himself. He may think we’re bossy if we start telling him what we like. 
That’s a great idea, Kali. Here comes brekky, let’s see how he does.
Oh my! Dad, oh dad, I like way less gravy in my food. I want a whole lot more gravy in my food and I don’t like lumps either. Just sayin’ Are you going to eat it, Kali. No way Shoks, it looks ghastly! We should take a few licks though. K, *lick* *lick*…Shoko shakes her paws and walks away. 
Yuck!
I’ll get a drink of water, that helps to fill me up. Kali stands in her water fountain and then starts pushing water out of the fountain. Dad puts a T-towel under the fountain to catch the water and tells Kali not to play in the water. But mom lets me play in the water. 
Hey, dad, I can’t get a drink now. Mom fills the fountain after I play in the water.
This is no good at all. My Princess bed is all lumpy where I was playing groundhog. Mom usually floofs up our beds twice a day without being asked. I thought everyone did that for their kitties. We can go sleep on mom’s bed then, Kali. It’s not lumpy. 
You gotta admit dad is good at the game “in and out”. He’s right there when I want out and again when I want in. He looks like he’s getting fed up with the game though so we better find a new game.
Look, dad’s giving us lunch. Mom doesn’t give us lunch. Dad, I like my food out of a freshly opened tin….I get first dibs. No, I don’t like turkey! Kali likes turkey, I like beef. He doesn’t listen, does he? Well, I prefer lotsa gravy in my turkey pate. We told you this morning. I like just a wee bit of gravy in my beef pate. Let’s switch and then we’ll be happy. Done deal, Kali. *Burp* that was tasty and now I could use a nap. When is mom coming home? Don’t know but hope it’s soon. I feel scruffy, I need a good grooming. Dad would never think of it. At least he feeds us, Kali.
Treats for no reason! Mom doesn’t do that. Oh, dear….dad just dumped them in front of me! Dad, it was so nice of you to give us treats but we prefer you gave us one at a time. Then we feel special. 
I got treats dumped by me too. Oh dear. Time for mom to come home. I think I hear her in the living room.
SHOKO…..BLACK
KALI…..ORANGE
May your day be warm and the bugs few. 
Well, at least your dad fed y’all!
LikeLike
Well…you’re right but really…lumps and very little gravy? Really!!
Kali
LikeLike
we wish your mom a fantabulous day and we hope she will find something super precious (for you LOL) ;O)))
LikeLike
She had a wonderful time….I’m jealous!
Kali
LikeLike
Whew! Change is so trying! (At least you got some unexpected, unscheduled treats!)
LikeLike
The treats were good…but I didn’t eat all mine. I saved them for later and Shoko ate them.
Kali
LikeLike
Sounds like what Andy would do! (Eat Dougy’s treats, I mean!)
LikeLike
Well girls, we DO have our own little “likes and dislikes” when it comes to how our humans behave around us – especially at meal time. Obviously your Dad needs more training opportunities – your Mom should treat herself out of the house more often so you two can whip that Dad of yours into shape!!
Hugs, Teddy
LikeLike
Hmmm…don’t know if he’d go for it. It’s worth a try though.
Shoko and Kali
LikeLike
Hi there, you had a special day, now mom is back home and everything is in order.
Kosmo
LikeLike
Mom had a special day and thank heavens she is home where she should be.
Shoko
LikeLiked by 1 person
We know the Mom will have fun and I know y’all will keep the Dad in line!
LikeLike
He means well but he’s just not mom. At least we have food.
Shoko and Kali
LikeLike
Now you know the differences between mom and dad. It’s a good thing. I enjoyed your explanation.
Have a purrfect day. My best to your peeps. ♥
LikeLike
I guess we may be considered just a tad spoiled but we appreciate dad’s efforts sortof.
hehe
Shoko and Kali
LikeLiked by 1 person
Moms and Dads are good at different things. It’s good you have them both, girls.
LikeLike
You’re so right Xena. Dad is great at making things like my race car and stairs for Kali but not so much at the little things like floofing up Kali’s Princess Bed.
Shoko
S
LikeLiked by 1 person
My Daddy is good at holding me on his chest in bed last thing at night and first thing in the morning. Mommy won’t let me do that with her. But she is best at feeding me. ~Xena
LikeLike
Sounds like the cats like Mom’s routine better than Dad. DAD will eventually learn the routine… Hopefully.
LikeLike
Mom doesn’t leave for long periods of time usually. If, she goes out we are usually with her.
Shoko and Kali
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s Good. MEOW!!>””<
LikeLike
Oh my, oh my! Your Dad is doing a fine job; you kitties will just have to roll with it for a little while!
LikeLike
Yep, we had the lumpy too wet food and that was enough for awhile.
Shoko
LikeLike
It is very difficult to rise above the routines we love. And by difficult I mean IMPOSSIBLE. Just stick to the script, people!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
LikeLike
Oh Cupcake you got that right and why should we change? Mom’s routine is the one we love so we’re not going to change. Dad will do but only in a pinch.
Shoko and Kali
LikeLike
We hope your mom had a pawsome day ! Dad’s routine sounds different, right ? Purrs
LikeLike
kali N shoko..thiz izza grate lesson for dad… ta listen… ta mom….. 🙂 that ree mark can go sew manee wayz we will just leeve it at: “cat instructionz while eye am out ” 🙂 ♥♥
LikeLike
What a day! There’s no replacement for your mom, is there. Hopefully she had a nice time out, though. And it looks like you two survived.
LikeLike
hope Mom had a great time!
LikeLike
She did! She seems happier for it too.
Shoko and Kali
LikeLike
We think your dad took great care of you! Hope your mom had a good time.
LikeLike
I guess he did…we’re still alive so ….he kept us going. Mom had a swell time. Kali wants to go out for a grooming day on her birthday in May.
Shoko
LikeLike
Dads never do the food the same way as mums do. Flynn wouldn’t eat his food if it wasn’t smooshed up just the way he liked it.
LikeLike
Shoko can be very snooty if she doesn’t have food fresh out of the can. Kali doesn’t cotton to lumps in her food. Picky, aren’t they?
Jean
LikeLike
Dads are the best … until they’re responsible for taking care of the kitties. Mom really does know best!
LikeLike
No argument from us! We agree.
Shoko and Kali
LikeLike
Hmmmmm…now you guys, Kali and Shoko, I have my Dad P totally WRAPPED around my paws. So why don’t you hop into your teleport tunnel and come to my home so’s I can share my secret “Dad Training 101A” class with you.
LikeLike
I’ll tell ya, if this happens very much we will need some lessons on “getting our way” So we’ll be your first students. mol
Shoko and Kali
LikeLike
Sounds like you kept Dad on his toes today. I hope your Mom had a great day! XO
LikeLike
Squeals! There is never anything like the mommy. But you have to admit friends, we have our daddies snowed in believing anything and everything. They have no clue for the most part. What dad? Of course mom didn’t feed me this morning. See what I mean. Snorts and rolls with piggy laughter. XOXO – Bacon
LikeLike
Ohh…you’re good at this Bacon. I must try that.
Shoko
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mew mew mew oh Cuss-inns Shoko an Kali what a ruff time time you had with yur Pappaw. Mee finkss hee not understand thee attenshun to dee-tailss like our Mumma’ss do!!!!
At leest there WAS food an treetss…..
Mee nevurr had LadyMum gone fur more than 6 hourss; mee wood not do well without her!
***nose kissesss*** Siddhartha Henry xXXx
LikeLike
Shoo my sweet I love your Valentine Header. I have a nice…. um n
ever mind… See you soon
Whisker Kiss
Einie
Kali yoo likin tings lak ah does. Jus da wayz ah lak em an NOO diffurent
Cuddles mah sweetz
Buddy
LikeLike
Einie….I told mom I wanted you in the Valentine but she said “no”, not this time. I could bite her at times.
snuggle kisses Your Shoo
Buddy Budd, I do hate change and let mom know it. You too, eh? We have lots in common my mancat.
Oodles of kissy hugs.
Kali Kit
LikeLike
At least you have a daddy to take care of ya’ and give you extra treats. Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
LikeLiked by 1 person