Our World: The Hammock

Dear readers,

once again, we must apologize for not posting regularly in the past few weeks. Our mommy just returned to university at the beginning of the month, so it has been hard to steal her computer in order to even post a few pictures. We haven't been lazy though, as we have been quite busy spending time eating, growing, rioting, scratching things, climbing places we're not supposed to, opening doors, waking mommy up from her morning coma, and so on.

It is getting quite cold outside, but thankfully we've discovered how nice it is to sleep on the various radiators in the apartment. Occasionally, we even sit in the oven or on the cooktop, although we have to admit that it sometimes gets really hot. Mhhhhh, warmth! It is also nice sleeping in our parents' laps, even though we are rebellious teenagers at the moment, who are reluctant to make such confessions. We are also really glad we have each other. One of our favorite "hobbies" is documented in the pictures below: sleeping in our hammock, preferably together. We also have a little surprise for you at the bottom of the page!

Enjoy,
Your Samurai

                                           

You've Got Mail #2

December 17: 

Dear Mom and Dad!

Last night was great! We slept on daddy's red flannel pants, which Omi found in your bedroom yesterday. We enjoyed it so much that we didn't even mind Omi coming over a bit later this morning. She told us that she saw Adamah's (an organic farm that delivers vegetable baskets) delivery truck. They make deliveries on Tuesdays in this district, it seems, and Omi thinks it's great because it is her day off. But what does Tuesday mean?

We're doing good overall. I just discovered how much fun it is to play with Omi's left foot. I have started attacking it just like Hattori does. Haha!

Now I have to continue eating because otherwise Hattori might eat my portion as well.

Omi and Hattori send their regards!
Kisses, Hanzō

December 18: 

Dear Parents!

We'll admit it upfront: we were very rambunctuous today. Omi says she's already sent you photos in order for you to have some evidence. Later, we slept very peacefully, but when Omi wanted to leave for her choir christmas party, we played a game with her. When she opened the entrance door, we ran as quickly as we could and escaped into the building's hallway. It was so much fun, especially because we were able to trick her three times. She carried us back into the apartment every single time, and we always managed to escape again. We're so proud of how fast we are! The fourth attempt wasn't as successful because she dropped us off in the kitchen and closed the door. By the time we were able to run a full circle through the living room (kitchen and living room are connected and both have a door into the apartment's hallway), the entrance door was already closed. Bummer!

Omi came over again after her party though. We were so happy that we didn't even dare to riot. Hanzō enjoys fighting with Omi's legs much more than Hattori now, can you believe it?

Kisses,
your furry sons!

December 19: 

Dear Mom and Dad!

I hope you're not mad, but I really enjoy cuddling with Omi. Today, she cuddled with us on our big fur, which was really nice! The rest of the day, I played with Hattori. Today, I even caught the feathers (of the feather toy). Hattori wasn't interested because he was already in cuddle-mode.

We also still enjoy escaping the apartment at any possible occasion. Omi always then carries us inside, but we're dying to find out what's behind the blue door (Note by cat mommy: it leads to the building's staircase)! Omi brough us funny slippers, with which we've already conducted the first tests if it is suitable as a toy. It ended up in the kitchen! Tomorrow, our other grandparents are coming over to deliver a new shower screen. We hope that they will also play with us!

Omi promised to show us Haiti and Jamaica on the map. Hopefully, you'll bring us toys from there! They also have cats there, right?

Kisses from both of us,
Hanzō

December 20: 

Dear Mom and Dad!

We haven't watched TV in over a week! We suspect that Omi hasn't figured out how to turn the TV on. In any case, we already miss it a little bit.

In the afternoon, Omi and Opa from Traisen came over, but we are a little bit dissatisfied because they only briefly pet us and didn't play with us!

When Omi came came over to feed us in the evening, we were quite sad. Meooow :(. Mom and Dad were still not back. Meeow :(. They've been gone for so long. Meeeeeeooooowwww! We were not even in the mood to play. Instead, we cuddled up to Omi and daddy's flannel plants. We also enjoy sleeping on the big fur. It feels so good! I also love kneading the big fur now, not just the small one.

When Omi cleaned our cat toilet, I had to take the opportunity to take care of very important business. Hanzō had the same glorious idea though and very soon kicked me out of the box because he said I didn't clean up after myself properly. After cleaning the toilet, he also wanted to lick me clean, but I didn't let him. Omi finally showed us Hatiti and Jamaica on the map. It's not that far from here. I attempted to bridge the distance once on the map, but, unfortunately, I slid off the map.

We're signing off now because it is time for a nap! The sun only has to rise three more times before your're back! YAY!

Kisses from both of us,
Your son, Hattori

Mom! Mom! Dad! Dad!

Can we make a wish for Christmas? Yeah? We would love to have a garden! We just discovered how much fun it is to play with soil. The only thing we don't quite understand is why Omi doesn't think it's funny!

Kisses from both of your furry sons!

December 21:

Dear Parents!

Omi promised that we'd have to write for the very last time today because you're FINALLY coming home tomorrow! We're soooooooo excited already!!

We helped Omi clean the apartment today and we really hope we can keep it clean until tomorrow! We don't have a lot to report today, except that we are desperate for you to cuddle with us! We miss you sooooo much!

Have a safe flight!

The two of us :)