I am Not a Crazy Cat Lady...

I admit, I talk about my cats a lot - in person, on Facebook, and now, on this blog. But they are really awesome and are such a big part of my life that I just can't help but share them with everyone!

Kevin and I adopted both Gracie (white) and Gidget (black) from the Humane Society back in 2009 when we moved into our new house. We knew we wanted pets, and since our backyard was not fenced in we thought that cats would be a good option. Gracie won Kevin over with her super-friendly personality and came to live with us first. Of course we needed a solid black cat to complement our white one, so a few weeks later I found Gidget. Gidget is the more reserved, quiet cat of the two. Initially, Kevin described her as a "dud" but has since apologized.

Gracie & Gidget Sharing a Snack - Tails Crossed

My cats truly warm my heart. They are so sweet and let me know each day just how much they love me. I am a firm believer that pets help people live longer lives by reducing stress because it is hard to have a bad day around these two. Gracie likes to give kisses and headbutts and will gently touch your face as if she is patting you. Gidget will just hop up in your lap, start purring and settle in for a nap. She has an adorable face that you just can't help but smile at.

Gidget Taking a Nap on My Legs

What's even better than the kitties loving us is that they also love each other. Although we brought them home at different time they got along well with each other from the beginning. Gidget hasn't got along with any other cats she has come in contact with, so I guess we lucked out! It's not uncommon for them to share the top of the cat perch together. They also like to give each other baths - well more like Gracie likes to lick Gidget, but Gidget appreciates the free grooming.

Gracie Perched on My Shoulder/Back

Of course they do have their moments. Gidget becomes a squeaking pest when she is having a "food crisis" in the kitchen. She seems to get nervous when the food bowls get low, as if we may leave and never come back to give her more. Gracie doesn't seem to understand that people sleep at night and they don't want to play with her at 3am. She's like a boomerang - you can throw her in the floor over and over again and she always comes back.

What I love most about the kitties is how much Kevin enjoys them. He was definitely not a cat person before the girls found their way into our lives but he has a soft spot in his heart for them now! I'd go into details, but I'd hate to tarnish his manly image. Cats are great and everyone should have one... or two, in their lives!