Warming Up a Bit

Mom and Dad tell me this hasn't been much of a typical winter here in NY, but I'm here to tell you that we have had plenty of cold days. Many kitties blog about the cold weather, and also it being too cold in their home. Most began talking about this at the beginning of winter, buy my Mom was too busy to help me blog then. Our home tries to be the same temperature inside as it is outside. Mom says it's something about an old building and lack of insulation and a stingy landlord. All I know is that I have often had to snuggle down really good to keep warm. I present a few photos.

Sometimes Mom and Dad were kind enough to help cover my when it was clear my fur wasn't enough.Also you can see Mom was generous with her own warmth from time to time. She would make "caves" with her blankets for me to crawl into, then she would collapse the cave around me and we would watch TV or go to sleep just like this, sharing warmth. (See how Mom's nose is red with the cold?)

But this was one of the lowest points. While Mom was enjoying warmer weather in San Francisco at some point in December, Dad and I were left home to freeze. The only warm one in the whole apartment was the lizard because he has this special heating lamp. I've tried to get in several times to talk with him, but no one seems to want me to share his home with him. But I found a way to mooch his heat anyway. Look how uncomfortable I am though. I'm leaning sideways on a pile of papers. Next year we are going to have some serious discussions about a space heater.

PS My Mom made me add her so she can post from time to time, but now my profile picture has disappeared. Anyone know how to make it come back?