Toothpick

For some weird reason, the cats only want to drink Flip's water. Even though they have their own water in their basement haven, they will emerge and drink Flip's water, leaving their own untouched. Steve built Flip a raised food/water shelf because he is taller and it was stretching his neck weirdly to have them on the floor. That has not stopped the cats. They now perch themselves up on the lip of the shelf and still drink all Flip's water!

Water Thief

Wm has taken a liking to coming on Flip's evening walk. It's full dark now, so Wm likes to walk to the park and swing at night. One night, he heard a weird noise and became convinced there was a wolf in the ravine. So I have been teasing him about the "ravine wolfman." (He realized later it was nothing, so he's not scared anymore.) I told him not to worry because the wolfman would eat me first because, OBVIOUSLY, I am the most succulent member of the family. Then, he'd eat Steve next. But, Steve is stringy, so then he'd have to use Wm as a toothpick. Wm thought that was a good time.

Apparently, Wm took the 9th grade math proficiency test at the end of last year (6th grade). He just got his scores yesterday. Not only did he pass, but Wm tested "accelerated" in 9th grade math while in 6th grade!

Wm is headed over to a friend's house after school today. His whole gang is going, so he's thrilled with life. The host lives 45 minutes from us, so pickup will not be fun! But, worth it!! And then, he's off all next week for Thanksgiving break. Must be nice!

Then, this just made me laugh and laugh...