In a butter-wouldn't-melt moment (fast forward 3 seconds!!). . . Last time T and J were here they led us a right dance at bed-time, hiding under beds, changing bedrooms, disappearing and they kept this up for half an hour at bed-time.
Yesterday they upped the ante, and did the hide-and-seek OUTSIDE, waiting until it was getting dark - normally they're not allowed out after 5.30 ish, but both happened to be still out as it had been a nice warm day. Pippi would NOT come when called. Lulu hid under our car but being gullible about food, was finally tempted out. Phew, One down, One to go . . . At 6.30 ish I went out (in desperation - my anxiety levels are still very high and kittens are like children - they make you vulnerable) to do some paddock gardening, in the hope that Pippi would come out of hiding. Indeed she did, leaping over the brambles and long grass and yelling, "here I am, have you missed me?" but when I tried to lure her inside, she was gone again. Tam found her on the fence out of reach behind some Rhododendrons. Obviously she wanted to be the Centre of Attention Top Cat and succeeded - imagine my dismay when Lulu, who has only been brave enough to do the cat flap in the past week, suddenly noticed an open door and shot through the cat flap and under the car again.
We tried bits of food, the schooling whip "lure" (Lulu loves it), but no joy. Then Pippi came down into the yard and I went inside hoping they would give up, and finally they did. Oh my goodness, is it any wonder I have blood pressure which isn't as low as it should be? In the evening Pippi came and sat on my lap (something she rarely does) and was very loving and attentive. Little ratbag!
We are shortly going for a walk near Erwood, to make the most of this beautiful autumn sunshine. I am tired as several nights this week I have slept very badly and been awake about 3 hours in the wee small hours. Hopefully I will unwind tonight.
Here is a happy kitten tonight, doing her upside-down routine!
I hope everyone's been enjoying this sunshine, and if you live in Scotland, haven't floated away.
