August 11, 2009 by Moomette's Magnificents (Admin)
Filed under Guest Posts, Veranda Chit Chat, baby boomer, children, family, kids, lifestyle, parenting, toddlers, womens health

Life in Dysfunction Junction

My mom is on vacation this week taking a much need break, and I’ve been asked to guest post.

The theme this week is to give a little insight into family life here in Dysfunction Junction, Connecticut.

Little did she know that she has finally given me an opportunity after all these years to vent and finally let everybody know exactly how I feel.

About Me

I am The Cat. I’m 12 years old and I arrived on the scene when DD26 was in 8th grade. What happened exactly was that when DD was in 3rd grade and asked what she could get if she ever made straight A’s in school, the ‘rents erroneously said “anything.” So the kid made straight A’s in 8th grade for both terms, and the rest is history.

My Kitty Pictures

The ‘rents were originally dog people. At least Dad was. See, I replaced Dog #1

Dog #1

But he died of epilepsy when he was 18 months old. Wonder what caused it.

Then, Dog #2 arrived, pre and post-kids, and lasted 12 years. After that, they were fur-free for awhile, until I came along.

Dog #2

So they really had to have a professional picture of this mutt taken? Geez.

But Mom is a cat person. I really should have been an outdoor cat, but they turned me into this house cat, and the most fresh air I get is occasionally sitting on the open windowsill. Once in awhile I manage to sneak out. I actually caught a mouse – once – in the house. See, I earn my keep.

Here’s a few of my favorite things to do.

Hide and Go Seek

Sunbathe

Every now and then they like to humiliate me.

Is My Dinner Ready Yet?

Life was good, until the Grand Dog came along. That dog is over here way too much. The kid got married, and brings the mutt over, and I got stuffed in a cage.

We have to learn to get along

At least I’m not the only one who gets humiliated. Anyway, I think I look better in antlers than the Mutt does in that dumb Santa hat and bunny ears.

Just Trying to Wrap Presents

Mutt at Christmas

Easter Bunny Mutt

See, I can give it back to the Mutt, just like the Mutt gave it to me when she first arrived on the scene. Want a cookie *sshat?

Want a dog cookie *sshat?

Just try to get your dog bone back *sshat

Some of my favorite things to do is aggravate Mom now that she spends waaay too much time blogging instead of giving me the attention I rightfully deserve.

I like to crawl into the printer drawer when she’s printing things out. Wow, you should hear the words that come out of her mouth – #$%&*#@. But it works – I get coaxed out with Turkey.

Another thing I like to do is this.

I am more important than that screen

This really frosts my mom. That way, she’s paying attention to me instead of whatever it is she’s looking at on that screen.

She’ll be back tomorrow, as she’s busy working on her Recipe Blog.

If I get enough comments on this post, maybe she’ll let me Guest Post again.

Further Reading:

Woodstock: Part I – Talking About My Generation

Post Woodstock: Part 2 – The 1970s And Still Kid-Free

If I Could Turn Back Time: Part 4 – The Kids Arrive

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19 Comments on "Life in Dysfunction Junction: Part 3 Guest Post By The Cat"

Candy@Serendipity Mom on Wed, 12th Aug 2009 12:43 am

Oh my what a fantastic feline. I wish we could have one!
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Shan @ Last Shreds Of Sanity on Wed, 12th Aug 2009 12:51 am

I think you and my beautiful-but-demon-possessed- cat would get along smashingly!
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Heather on Wed, 12th Aug 2009 1:19 am

“want a cookit *sshat” is making it’s way into my daily conversations. Just giving you a heads up there. lol!
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Stefanie on Wed, 12th Aug 2009 1:20 am

What a pretty kitty!

Kimberly on Wed, 12th Aug 2009 1:36 am

How nice to meet you!
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Kitty on Wed, 12th Aug 2009 4:46 am

I totally agree. You look much cuter in the antlers than Santa pup.
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Erin on Wed, 12th Aug 2009 6:00 am

This is without a doubt the best post I have read all year! Thank you cat! I wish my husband wasn’t allergic so I could have a friend like you! I had cats all my life and still get sad I won’t be able to have one again until I am a crazy old lady! haha! I vote that Mom lets you guest post again! Love hearing things from your view!

~Erin

Linda @ My Trendy Tykes on Wed, 12th Aug 2009 8:51 am

LOL! This was a cute post.
You guys have had that cat for awhile, huh?

Loved the pics

Tammy on Wed, 12th Aug 2009 9:55 am

I loved reading this post. I can totally relate. My hubby is a dog person and I am a cat person. We can’t have a cat because our son is allergic to them. I love the pictures, especially kitty with the doggie biscuit.

Gena Morris on Wed, 12th Aug 2009 10:27 am

LMAO I love it!!! Way to go kitty!
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trisha on Wed, 12th Aug 2009 12:20 pm

seriously, there is no getting along w/ my cats…they always want to win the fight and if they dont, they pee on something.

cute post!

trisha

Amanda on Wed, 12th Aug 2009 3:39 pm

Cats – can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em.
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Victoria on Wed, 12th Aug 2009 5:09 pm

Haha! Kitties have a mind of their own, don’t they?

Lorie Shewbridge on Thu, 13th Aug 2009 12:37 am

Love your post cat — I bet you’d get along with my Yorkie, Nano, he loves cats. You have some of the same habits… he likes to grab at stuff that I am trying to print, he sits on my keyboard while I am trying to type, and he sits in front of the monitor if I blog too much and not pay enough attention to him. This is a very funny piece, you write very well kitty.

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ConnieFoggles on Sat, 15th Aug 2009 2:00 am

You are one spoiled cat – turkey to get out of the printer drawer! (I’d give you turkey just for being you.)
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Blogger Cats on Fri, 12th Feb 2010 10:27 am

hehhehe.. you are so cute.. I love the pink bib!! hehehhea..
Happy Fluffy Friday!!
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Sara Cat on Fri, 12th Feb 2010 2:44 pm

Lots of fluffy four-footers! I feel right at home!
Purrs,
Sara Cat
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