harold

Every kitten needs toys.  And here we are with three of the little blighters fast approaching open-eyed, coordinated, venture-out,-tumble-and-chase stage. Time to get making!

So, this is Harold.

He's made of old scraps of wool, tied up together into a big ol' knotty bundle. Didn't take long, but I'll be honest: he didn't look like much until his eyes were attached.  Now, I hope you'll agree, he has the air of a rather distinguished mouse.  A bit of elastic and we're laughing!

There's also a hempy rattan rodent, currently in progress, which used to be a circular fabric disk tied atop a jam jar with ribbon 'for that rustic retail experience'. You know, it's really amazing what you can do with things if you don't throw them away.  Hoarders of trash, feel vindicated in the knowledge that, one day, it will come in handy!

So that's three moggies, two toys. Haven't quite reached optimum toyed-up-ness, have we?

Some cat owners who are very close to our hearts assure us that you can entertain a cat for hours with humble hair bands alone.  Hair bands and bouncy feathery things. Well, the former I can definitely do, since my locks are too short to tie back (that's what comes of living in Portugal and having awful Portuguese). Yes, in the circumstances, you could say that I definitely have an excess of hair bands. But the feathery bouncer needs a little work.

Suggestions gratefully received.

And why, now, I hear you ask, have we never attempted to win Cheeky Charlie over with such evident toy-making prowess?

The unfortunate, simple, sad fact is: He doesn't know what play is :(

Here's hoping the kittens will set that straight for him.

Have you voted to name our grey and white kitten yet? The first reader-proffered suggestion has been added to the list - it's got a great story - check it out in the comments section of the last post.