April 15, 2009
Today is my cats’ birthday. Yes, both of them. Klaus and Sid were my practice twins. They are eight today.
On a related note: How would you explain or describe catnip to a four year old?
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April 15th, 2009 at 3:11 pm, Johnina Regish Says:
Tell them it’s just like eating too much candy. You bounce off the walls uncontrollably.
Happy Birthday Guys!
April 15th, 2009 at 3:21 pm, cartoongoddess Says:
Happy birthday kitties! Tell them catnip makes the kitties happy. It’s the truth.
April 15th, 2009 at 3:23 pm, Hilary Says:
Happy Birthday, Practice Twins!
They are adorable and remind me of less- nuts-looking versions of Ben, one of my 2 cats. I like the candy comparison by Johnina.
April 15th, 2009 at 3:34 pm, Elizabeth Joy Says:
The candy was my first thought as well. But not just candy, it’s like marshmallow peeps dipped in chocolate, covered in rainbow sprinkles and topped with whipped cream, with a side of Reese’s Pieces and Heathbar Crunch…
April 15th, 2009 at 4:12 pm, nancy Says:
how freaking cute!!! Happy birthday kitties!
April 15th, 2009 at 4:16 pm, Stephanie Says:
Oh, but I do care! I do, I do, I do! My boys’ (twin orange tabbies) birthday was a quiet affair, but for their adoption anniversary last month, I celebrated with a new blog post featuring their antics every day for a week. Happy birthday, Klaus and Sid! I hereby send you electronic nozles (those nuzzly nose kisses)!
Oh, and that picture is awesome.
Yeah, I’d just tell the 4-year-olds it’s like chocolate. Really good chocolate. Chocolate that gets you high. Since they have already learned about vaginal childbirth, I’m guessing they know about drugs, too?
April 15th, 2009 at 4:20 pm, Aprylsantics Says:
Awesome kittehs! Love their names, too. The catnip? Tell them it’s perfectly legal.
April 15th, 2009 at 5:19 pm, Kathi D Says:
I can’t believe that an Actual Mother of a 4-year-old would have to ask that question. It’s so obvious. You just tell them it’s just like smoking pot.
April 15th, 2009 at 5:38 pm, Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com Says:
I’d use the candy example. That’s a pretty good one. But I do like the way the commenter above me thinks. She made me laugh.
April 15th, 2009 at 6:51 pm, VegasDad Says:
Are they smiling or yawning?
April 15th, 2009 at 7:06 pm, Alison (aka Cluck and Tweet) Says:
The first time I gave our cat catnip and she got that glazed look in her eyes and started eyeing the Doritoes, a guilty feeling came over me, like I was contributing to the delinquincy of a minor. So, since I can’t quite explain catnip to myself, I’d totally change the subject.
April 15th, 2009 at 7:07 pm, Mac & Cheese Says:
Uh oh. You’ve officially “posted the cat”.
April 15th, 2009 at 8:14 pm, punchanella Says:
are those your actual cats?
if so, how did you get them to roar like that?
this may be a stupid question… i’m not good at cats.
April 15th, 2009 at 8:27 pm, Lori Says:
KITTY CRACK!
Don’t ask me how to explain crack-I’m no good to you on that one.
Happy Birthday Kitties! Be good-I know your Mothers. (yes, all of them.)
April 15th, 2009 at 8:55 pm, Pocklock Says:
I guess Kitty Weed is out, huh. Bummer.
Happy Birthday, Klaus & Sid!
April 15th, 2009 at 9:03 pm, The Casual Perfectionist Says:
Oh, Happy Birthday, Klaus and Sid! One of our kitties totally ignores catnip, whereas the other one (they’re both from the same littler…go figure) is a complete junky.
I’d just say it’s like candy. Lots and lots of candy.
April 15th, 2009 at 9:58 pm, Corbi Says:
Happy B-day kitties from the Eight!!! I was thinking soda….. caffiene? Perfectly legal!
April 15th, 2009 at 10:54 pm, jennifer ozuna Says:
Compare it to Popeye eating spinach. He has so much more energy after it…the kitties do too! Maybe it will encourage them to eat their veggies.
April 15th, 2009 at 11:19 pm, Sarah @ TM2TS Says:
My kids know it as “Kitty Krack”, LOL. Kitty gets krack and goes insane. It’s why kids aren’t allowed to have any.
No, seriously! That’s what we taught them.
Okay, we explained it as that, but they just go “Oh, like when we have too much sugar,” LOL.
April 15th, 2009 at 11:36 pm, Stimey Says:
1. You have CAT twins too? Weird.
2. I go with candy for cats.
3. Lookit! They’re hugging!
April 16th, 2009 at 12:07 am, ParentopiaDevra Says:
Today was our cat’s birthday too! Miles Chai is now a 1 year old.
And tonight Mitch walked up to me, held a bottle up in front of me and asked, “Can you explain why you are putting WEED in the soup?”
Dill Weed! Dill weed. It’s different than weed weed!
April 16th, 2009 at 11:36 am, Risa Says:
Happy b’day to the cats. As an aside, I had to come up with an explanation for catnip for my 5 yo twins yesterday. I gave them the “cat candy” too rather than bring in that whole cat pot thing
April 16th, 2009 at 1:05 pm, Your Mother Says:
Oh, how could I forget my grandcats’ birthday??? Especially when it is such a memorable day. Happy B-Day Sid and Klaus – your cake is in the mail……
April 16th, 2009 at 5:37 pm, Maria Says:
Weird! That’s my favorite client’s twin cats’ birthday too. And mine.
A GOOD DAY, KITTIES!
April 16th, 2009 at 9:18 pm, kdiddy Says:
aw, your kitties look just like my kitty!
April 17th, 2009 at 1:56 pm, Elaine Says:
I like the Popeye and Spinach example. Or like coffee for grown-ups maybe.
April 17th, 2009 at 11:55 pm, Queen of Fesity Says:
Happy birthday!! They are very cute! I would say that it’s like chocolate for kids.
Makes them very happy, excited, jump up and down.
Feisty
April 19th, 2009 at 10:22 pm, velocibadgergirl Says:
OMG, best cat picture ever. And I’m giggling at “practice twins”
April 20th, 2009 at 1:55 pm, Kristabella Says:
It’s like candy for cats. But not normal candy, this is like the best candy ever!
But only for cats. Not for humans.
If I ever have kids, they will end up eating catnip, won’t they?