Andy and Dougy missed my brother when he left for home last weekend, but they now are recovered from the blahs that came with reduced play time and attention. I try to give them all the attention they want, but it’s impossible to give them the same amount as two or more people can!

Sunday, they were inactive. Andy was so lethargic, I worried about his health. “If you don’t look better in the morning, it’s to the veterinarian for you, buster!”

Andy spent most of the time between my brother leaving and yesterday sleeping or lazing on top of the blue carrier.

Monday, they were a more like themselves. Ornery.

This morning…whoa! Don’t stand in the way because they ran several foot races against each other, at top speed. “Kill the antelope” is the game, with each cat alternating between predator and prey. It is clear they are “back to normal”! That means they eagerly play when I get their toys out, enjoy “kill the antelope”, and find things outside the window very interesting.

“Do I have to play?” This isn’t normal Dougy behavior…!

Yesterday, Andy still spent a lot of the time on top of the blue carrier, but he was more engaged, watching birds out the backdoor. He also spent a lot of time watching birds out the dining room window since the neighbor’s bird feeder hosted scores of yummy-looking treats on the wing all day. Dougy even took to the window, chittering in excitement.

Andy reacts to birds outside the back door.

Dougy took his seat on the little red chair by the back door, a favorite bird and squirrel watching spot for both boys.

It’s great to have the household back on routine!