One of the best parts about living in Tacoma is that you never have to drive too far to make an escape to water, mountains, or both.
And that's exactly what we did yesterday.
It was a spontaneous idea. Craig didn't have any meetings at work this week, so nothing tied him down. Everything I needed to do was portable, so it was easy for me to slip away. We found a pet-friendly cabin, packed up our things and the kittens and their many things, and hit the road.
The kittens traveled well in the carrier and napped most of the ride. We let them out while we waited in line for the ferry and they were happy to hang out in our laps and climb on the dashboard. A baby in the backseat of the car ahead of us noticed Mose on the dash and waved his hands in delight. The man holding the baby smiled and pointed Mose out to the other passengers in the car. When Sidney joined his brother on the dashboard, the man mouthed "TWO kittens! TWO kittens!" The baby applauded, and they continued to watch the show until it was time to put the kittens away and drive onto the ferry.
When we arrived at the cabin, we did a quick search for any hazards or hidey-holes, then released the kittens, who were anxious to stretch their legs. Our bags and suitcases made the perfect staircase to the bed, and once on top, Mose and Sidney played every game two kittens could possibly play on top of the bed. There was wrestling, burrowing, pouncing, sneak attacks, butt biting, high dives from pillow piles, and exuberant games of tag.
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I interrupted their fun by serving them a late lunch. Sidney and Mose gobbled it down --- because they were hungry but also because they were eager to return to the bed for more fun. And once they grew tired of that fun, they discovered how much fun two kittens can have under a bed, and they played until we all settled down for the night.
Well, sort of settled down for the night. I think I'll save that story for tomorrow.
Our internet connection is a little spotty in our cabin, but I'll try to post as much as I can while we're here for the next couple of days. Please look for more on our Instagram feed!
So that's what happens when you take house panthers out into the wild... MISCHIEF!
ReplyDeleteSo much joy watching these. Can't believe they went on a road trip already!
ReplyDeleteKitten Zoomies! And Bed Mice game. And skinny kitten legs. On a road trip!?!?!
ReplyDeleteDoes Wylla not like travelling anymore?
ReplyDeleteShe doesn't need to go with us now that she's healthy. We traveled with her before because she required so much care. Now, can stay home and keep Bean company.
DeleteGlad to hear she's healthy. Just hope she can continue having adventures.
DeleteOh my. They are just painfully cute.
ReplyDeleteYou let one of the kittens drive the car? Looks like he's already developing a leadfoot, beeping the horn for the car in front to get a move on. ;) Wylla's going to be jealous when she finds out you took Syd and Mose and not her on this fabulous adventure.
ReplyDeleteThey're driving already? My goodness, those kittens just grow up faster with every litter!
ReplyDeleteI can't tell who's having more fun!!You all, or the kittens!
ReplyDeleteWho's watching Wylla and Bean???
ReplyDeleteDon't worry, they're in very good hands and having lots of fun their kitty sitter extraordinaire!
DeleteI hope you bring back something for Wylla and Bean so they're not jealous.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear more about the kitten adventures! I hope you all enjoy the rest of your trip.
ReplyDeleteWow, great pictures and story!!
ReplyDeleteI almost can't bear the cuteness of that little black sweetie stretching to look out the cabin window :)
That's so tantalizing! It took a while to find it but I really hope the adventures weren't similar to what happened with Wylla on the trip to Cave Springs!
ReplyDeleteThe one on the dashboard! And the one after it, looking out the window, aww. These two have this particular brand of scrawny cuteness, it's the sweetest thing. And such good little travelers!
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