Tell us a story, Pia. Tell everyone a little about yourself.
Why?
Hmm, well, we thought you might have something on your mind and would like to share it. In story form, perhaps. You seem to always have something to say every morning before Mom goes to work. Share some of that, please?
MOM! MOM! MOM! I’m STARVING (for kibble)!
That’s it?
You said share what’s on my mind early in the morning before you go to work. That’s what’s on my mind.
If we hadn’t, somehow, gotten you addicted to getting 10 pieces of kibble every morning, would you have something better to say?
10 pieces?? That’s all you’re giving me? Sheesh, I really am starving (for kibble).
Pia, you get a full can of food twice a day AND another 10 pieces of kibble late in the afternoon every afternoon. You aren’t starving for anything.
Starving for attention, understanding, and a little compassion, maybe . . .
Okay, this has gone off the rails. Do you have anything else to share, besides . . .
. . . that I’m starving? Let’s see. Once there was a cat and she was very cute and she liked kibble a whole lot and . . .
Okay, we see where this is going. Maybe this wasn’t the best idea today.
Mom, remember that photo you posted of me a couple of weeks ago, the embarrassing one? Just wanted to make sure you remembered it.
Ah, okay, Pia. Understood. Ginger girls never forget, do they?
You are ten years old today! We can hardy believe ten years have gone by since your beautiful angel mama Zuzu made us wait so long for each of you – Illy, Viola, Robbie, and Russell. And now you’re ten! Those years flew by!
Wherever you may be, we are so proud of you and we know your mama is proud of you too. How we wish she were still here to see this day. We hope you, Russell, Illy (Tiger), Robbie (Talliah), and honorary Niblet Winter (Lily), have grown over the years to be the very best cats you could possibly be, and that you love your forever families. We think of you often and wish you continued good lives. Your sister Viola sends kisses, and we do too.
Happy 10th Birthday, Niblets!
With love and the memories of a million kisses given, your long ago foster Mom and Dad
All those ten years ago, angel Zuzu began giving birth to the Niblets late in the afternoon, catching us almost off guard so technically, the Niblets’ birthday is October 4th. We also celebrate October 5th because that was the first time we got a really good look at those adorably cute babies. What a couple of days that was, so much excitement we could hardly contain ourselves. We shared moment-by-moment progress with the world here and on FaceBook and with many of you. Thank you for making that event the best day ever!
Angel mama Zuzu (known back then in 2013 as Erinn or Erinn Zuzu) and Niblet information were included in every Colehaus Cats post from when we began fostering her in September 2013 through the Niblet adoptions in December 2013. Dear Niblets letters were posted every week up to week twelve, then one at six months, one year, two years, three years, and five years. We loved writing them, as bittersweet as they were while knowing all would be adopted (including Zuzu and Viola becoming Colehaus Cats). We’re easily past the first million kisses for Viola and intend to hit one billion soon. A billion kisses for you, Viola, and sending a million fresh kisses on the winds to those Niblets near and far!
Happy Birthday, sweethearts!
Want to read all the Dear Niblets letters? Who wouldn’t?? Here you go! Happy viewing!
Oh, nothing. I guess I’m feeling a little down now that summer’s past.
We know you’re a summer boy, sweetie. There’ll be another next year and we suspect you’ll spend most of it sleeping in your blanket fort as usual. But you know what autumn and winter are good for?
*sigh* What?
It’s official snuggle weather. We know you love to snuggle at night. It’s like the season was made just for you!
