Happy Birthday to Bates and Tufts
Happy Birthday number two to the little monsters that this site is devoted to. They keep us laughing . . . sometimes with exasperation . . . every single day.
Monthly Archives: February 2019
A Day in the Life of Mr. Tufts
It’s school vacation weeks and Mr. Tufts has his Mom (a 4th grade teacher) home for the whole week. Keeping his Mom out of trouble 24×7 can be exhausting but Mr. Tufts takes Parent Care seriously. The day started with protecting Mom from marauding Chickadees. Then Mom got on the treadmill and Mr. Tufts put […]
That's Not Enough Garlic
Mr. Tufts is a well known foodie who often helps his mother in meal preparation. Her sous chef always ends up on the breakfast bar when cooking.
Waiting for the Cat in the Hat
The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play. So we sat in the house All that cold, cold, wet day. — Dr. SeussThe Cat in the Hat
I'm too Sexy for My Coat
I’m too sexy for my coat Too sexy for my coatSo sexy it hurtsAnd I’m too sexy for Milan Too sexy for MilanNew York, and JapanI’m too sexy for your partyToo sexy for your partyNo way I’m disco dancing
Our House is a Very, Very Fine House
There is a box in our kittens’ climbing tower. Both Bates and Tufts love curling up in it . . . although it appears way too small for their enormous bodies. Guess its their “Very, very fine house”.
A Teaching Moment
Helping their Mom, the 4th grade teacher, Bates and Tufts demonstrate the concept of Right Angles!!!