My other boys

Fergus and Cinnamon are starting to get used to the idea of this new needy creature in our house, but they are still not very happy about it.

Unfortunately, the new arrival coincided with a few new house rules. The first rule: some interior doors are now closed. This is not very popular with our free-range cats. The cats have responded to this with vocal protests and scratches at the door.

Another rule: certain things are now off limits including the bassinet and crib. Cinnie has been kicked off the crib a few times and Fergus has been caught once or twice in the bassinet. We keep a spray bottle handy just in case a "correction" is needed.

Next rule: baby's needs come first. Gone are the days when their humans leapt into action when Fergus and Cinnamon needed things. Nowadays, the cats are learning that if the humans are in the room with the crying one, their requests for food and the opening of patio doors need to be repeated over and over again. For the first time, they are hearing: "Later, boys, after we feed this one."