Have you tried Mom's Ipad?

Dexter told Delilah that while Mom was busy making dinner, he tried out her Ipad and discovered it is quite fun.  Mom even has a game loaded on it just for cats called Jitterbug.  Dexter also explained that the Ipad is so much better for cats than a laptop because you don't have to type on a keyboard.  It is so much easier to just paw at the screen!

Dexter's New Spa Treatment

Dexter told Delilah that he's invented a new spa treatment called "Tongue and Sun Bath".  It involves relaxing in the sun while he licks your face and neck.

Delilah reports that it really does feel all warm, fuzzy and relaxing.  She says everyone should let Dexter try it out on them.  It is really worth it!

Please can I have some of your steak

Dexter told Delilah that Mom is mean. She cooked a steak on the grill tonight and would not share with him even though he used all of his best manners. He said he sat up straight in the chair and tried to be patient, but Mom just ignored him.

Delilah told Dexter that the problem was that Mom had already fed him - twice. She told him that he couldn't have been hungry after eating wet and dry food.

Dexter told Delilah that he would NOT have eaten those foods if he had known that steak was going to be on the menu. He said he will get even by waking Mom up at 3am tomorrow. That will teach her to share!

Yawning is essential

Dexter told Delilah that every cat has to perfect his or her yawn. The more tongue the better.

Delilah asked Dexter why. She pointed out that it isn't very lady-like.

Dexter says you have to be able to show your humans how bored you are and how you really don't care about doing what they want you to do. The perfect yawn conveys so much.

Delilah still isn't convinced, but she does admire Dexter's giant yawning abilities.

Hello to my Fan in Bristol, England

Dexter told Delilah that a "little bird" told him that someone in Bristol, England has read and enjoyed this blog. Dexter was half asleep and lounging on his favorite chair when he announced this, so Delilah wasn't sure he wasn't dreaming.

Delilah wanted to know this fan was following all of the advice too (like her).

Dexter laughed and said no. This reader is not of the feline persuasion. However, he enjoys reading about his exploits.

Delilah wanted to know if this person was a nice person.

Dexter assured her he is very nice. He can't speak cat, but he can speak like a pirate which can be very entertaining!

"Larf" said Delilah

Live it up on your birhday

Dexter told Delilah that you have to let loose on your birthday. It is the only day of the year when Mom will let you have extra dry food and more treats than usual.

Delilah told Dexter that she doesn't need extra food. She just likes playing with the new catnip toys.

Dexter agreed that the toys were great too. In fact, he forgot all about acting aloof and like he was in charge. He just took one sniff of the catnip toy and let it all hang out!

Delilah agreed that he was really "into" the new toys and wore his tongue out licking them. She prefers to throw them into the air and jump up after them.

Dexter said that was too much work.

Happy 5th Birthday Dexter!!

Cat Yoga

Dexter told Delilah that cat yoga is good for the body. It helps to keep you flexible and mellow. He noticed that Delilah is wound a bit tight and gets startled easily. He thinks she should join him for cat yoga.

Dexter told Delilah that the Panda Pose is his favorite (see photo above) and he refuses to do the doggie pose.

Always dress up for Christmas

Dexter told Delilah that Christmas is a special day and it makes it more festive if you dress up a bit for this special day.

Delilah wondered if she needed to get her claws manicured and her whiskers frosted, but Dexter said that was going a bit too far.

Dexter said that a nice festive Jacket and maybe a matching hat, and then he did a little fashion show to show her what he will be wearing.

Delilah said Dexter looked dashing!

TV cabinets can stand in for trees

Dexter told Delilah that people often think he must have a boring life because he is an indoor cat.
Delilah looked worried because she knows what it is like to live outside and it was scary out there.
Dexter told her not to worry. Although he wouldn't say no if invited on an outing in the backyard, he finds lots of excitement indoors as well. Then he proceeded to show Delilah how climbing up on the TV cabinet was just as thrilling as climbing a tree. After the TV cabinet, he got really brave and continued up to the fireplace mantel.
Delilah watched from the floor in awe. She is not yet ready to give this one a try.

Try a new perspective

Dexter told Delilah that he recommends looking at the world from upside down occasionally. It can be fascinating. He says you will be amazed at the things you will see that have been right under your nose but unnoticed before. Just today he discovered that there are some fun things to play with on the underside of the sofa.

Delilah agreed that it can be enlightening, but admits that she has trust issues and is not comfortable exposing her belly to the world like Dexter. She says this trick is best performed by exhibitionists like Dexter.

I'm back from hiatus

Dexter told Delilah that he just needed a break. Being a blogging cat is hard work and he just got too pooped to publish for the summer.

Delilah said she understood, but that people are complaining that he isn't posting and he might lose some readers if he doesn't start back up.

Dexter told Delilah that she is probably right. Beginning today he will force himself to stand up on all 4 feet and begin blogging again.

It was so nice though lounging all summer on his back in the sunshine.

Sharing the chair

Dexter told Delilah that when someone takes your favorite chair, the only thing to do, join them. He proved this when his Mom was in his favorite chair. Instead of complaining, he merely used his mom as his bed and stretched out for a long and delicious nap.

Delilah wanted to join him, but Dexter took too much room. There was none left her her.

Happiness is a soft couch

Dexter told Delilah that he loves the new couch. The arms are so soft and squishy that it feels like sleeping on a marshmallow. He has decided that it will be his new spot of choice for cat napping.

Delilah commented that he likes to sleep in the strangest positions, but Dexter didn't care. He says it just shows how blissful it is and that no one outside the house will see him anyway.

Delilah whispered so that Dexter couldn't hear "That's what you think!"

Tanning in comfort

Dexter told Delilah that he loves sleeping in the scratching post, but it would be more comfortable if it was just a wee bit longer. He told her he just loves working on his tan by the open window in Spring time, but his legs hang out the other end.

Delilah, who prefers the top level, said she sympathizes, but that it has never been a problem for her since she is so short. She also commented that his tan was looking nice.

Forget those pesky candles, just give me dinner!

Dexter told Delilah that he knows it is his 4th birthday, but Mom putting candles in his dinner was over-the-top. He said he just wanted his dinner which was already 2 whole minutes late.

Delilah told Dexter that she thought the candles were quite pretty and worth a sniff or two.

Dexter didn't answer because his mouth was full of "Tender Beef with Liver."

There's a bit of room here if you'd like to join me

Dexter told Delilah that he is SOOOOOOO tired and he wanted to take a nap in the sunny chair in the living room. Delilah complained to Dexter that she wanted to nap in that chair and she thought of it first.

Dexter responded to Delilah, that he was quicker and got there first; however, there was a bit of spare room on the edge, if she wanted to join him. She agreed and they enjoyed a nice, long and sunny nap.

Cat's can play fetch too!

Dexter told Delilah that he is crazy about those new mice Mom and Dad gave him. He says he just goes wild when he hears that "rattle" they make.

He told Delilah that he is getting lots of exercise to because Mom and Dad keep throwing them across the room and he has to bring them back so they can be thrown again. It is soooooo much fun to do this and he never tires of it.

Delilah agreed. She runs after the mice too, but unfortunately, Dexter always gets there first.

I think it's for me!

Dexter told Delilah that December was the absolute best month. Nearly every day the doorbell rang. Either people were coming to visit, or packages were being delivered. Someone named Amazon was very generous and sent many, many packages. It was so much fun even when they weren't for Dexter, he had another box to play with.

Dexter told Delilah that the doorbell ring is the best sound in the world. He always races to the door to see what great thing is on the other side.

Delilah told Dexter that he is such a risk taker. It could be "anyone" or "anything" on the other side of that door. She told him that when the doorbell rings, he should follow her lead and dash to the basement and stay there until the coast is clear.

Hey There Delilah, there's a tree in the living room

Dexter told Delilah that a tree has appeared in the living room and it is so much fun to play under. It is almost as good as catnip.

Delilah agreed. Delilah told Dexter that playing under the tree makes her frisky and she feels like a lion.

Dexter told Delilah that he agrees. He said he tried to climb it yesterday, but it didn't work. It is best to just run around underneath.

Why can't I have a candle?

Dexter told Delilah that he really, really wants one of Mom's Christmas candles. Even though she hid them in a gift bag on the table, he couldn't be fooled. He found the bag, took one of the candles. The problem was that he dropped it as he jumped to the floor and Mom heard him.

Dexter told Delilah that he tried to run away with the candle, but Mom was too fast and took it from him.

Delilah told Dexter that she is sure he won't let that stop him!