Aug 28 2010
The Great Escape
Bookends
The boys managed to escape when I let Audrey in for the night. You try and find two black cats in the darkness. And country darkness at that. That’s the darkest kind, you know. It’s the French Roast of night.
I went and got one of the emergency lights I keep on hand for the inevitable winter power outages, along with some kitten food and treats. One of them had raced off into the bushes, and the other was under the house, despite the fact that everyone told me they wouldn’t venture far at this age and would stay close to me.
Yeah.
Eventually, I caught them one by one and trapped them in the bathroom while luring Audrey in. I let her eat her treats in peace for once, and then released the rowdies, who were unperturbed by their evening adventure. Whereas I needed an immediate cocktail.
In non-kitten news, Jessica is now enrolled at the excellent school just down the road. She and her mother completed enrollment yesterday and then came by for a little visit. Apparently Jessica’s reading level is now at eighth grade, though she is just entering second grade. While Erica and the teacher were discussing this, Jessica piped up, saying “Spelling isn’t my strong suit.” You have to manage people’s expectations.
Erica is going to have a mighty long list of people who can pick Jessica up from school. I’m looking forward to spending more time with her.
5 Responses to “The Great Escape”
So ridiculously cute. I’ll call you later but I want to hear power purring via phone.
Cute picture…. I knew you had have your hands full….
jx
Another scare for you, glad you were able to catch them, they look so cute and full of life, many new adventures to come I’m sure.
I wish my kids had an Auntie Suzy to pick them up from school! Enjoy your time with her! They grow so fast, and soon enough, she’ll be an ace at spelling too!
Well, I *am* excellent as an Awful Warning! 🙂 And after all someone’s gotta introduce Claire and Anna to the joys of Sephora!