Ellie isn't satisfied with "only" being Latte's letter screener. Instead, Ellie searches for her own way to leave her mark on the world around her. A cat dictionary? You reach for the stars and don't listen to those nay-sayers (like your sisfur), Ellie Mae.
L: Latte [tortie/tabby girl kitten]
MK: Momma Kat [Latte and Ellie's human Momma, named Kat]
The Boy: Momma's fiance, Daddy to Latte and Ellie
EM: I'm really sad.
MK: Oh, no! Why?
EM: Because Latte's famous and everything, and I'm just her letter screener.
MK: Umm ... technically, she fired you.
EM: NO! She LAID ME OFF. There's a difference. And that's only until she wins her lawsuit against you for impinging on her freedom of speech.
MK: Speaking of ... how is that going?
EM: Well, she's still looking for a lawyer to take the case. Apparently, lawyers don't like taking cases on credit. She tried mortgaging our cat tree, but that didn't work out.
MK: I wouldn't exactly call Latte famous, either.
EM: She said you would say that. Now she can sue you for defamation too!
{Pause}
EM: Umm ... when she finds a lawyer.
MK: Yes, WHEN.
EM: Latte gives advice and helps people, and I just sit here.
MK: Ellie, Latte DOES NOT help people.
EM: FINE! She helps cats! That's even better!
MK: No. She just gives bull-poop answers that just further her own agenda.
EM: Well, I thought it was good advice!
{Pause}
EM: What's a genda?
MK: {sigh} Besides, you don't just sit there. You are the sweetest kitty cat Daddy and I have ever met. You make us smile all the time.
EM: Latte said you guys always smile because you have gas.
MK: Maybe you shouldn't listen to Latte.
EM: She said you'd say that! Dang! She's GOOD!
MK: {sigh}.
EM: I'm thinking I could start a cat house.
{Silence}
{More silence}
{Even more silence}
EM: That way, all the cats without homes could live in the house, and they'd be warm.
{Silence as Momma fights asking the question ...}
MK: And you'd be the madam?
EM: Well, I hadn't thought about what I'd be called, but I like that. I'm a MADAM.
MK: Oh, Ellie.
EM: What?
L: {from the other room} That means you said something stupid!
EM: I did?
MK: NO! You're too sweet for your own good.
L: No, she's too STUPID ...
MK: ENOUGH!
EM: Maybe I could make a cat dictionary.
MK: Ummm ... what?
EM: You know, a book with definitions of cat-related words.
MK: Ummm ... Ellie ...
EM: See, I wrote down a lot of words with "cat" in them. Then I came up with the logical definitions of those words. Look! I already have a list!
MK: Ellie, these are some big words! I know I've never used the majority of these around you.
EM: A cat hears things, you know.
L: You? Know the definition of big words? Hahahahahahaha.
EM: I know the definition of BIG! It describes your @$$!
MK: Use the word "cation" in a sentence.
EM: When Latte sits on me, she refers to me as the "cat I on."
MK: I'm sorry I asked.
L: {from the other room} You say that a lot when talking to the cat I on! Hahahahahahaha.
EM: I don't get it.
L: {mumbling to herself} Big surprise.
MK: {sigh} Let me see that list, Ellie.
EM: Here!
MK: Well, this is ... interesting.
EM: Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
L: {from the other room} It means you're stupid!
MK: Sisters.
EM: Tell me about it. It's like having an audience of hecklers 24/7/365. Maybe I could be famous for inventing an off button for sisfurs?
MK: Haha. Good luck.
L: {from the other room} That's funny coming from a cat whose brain is permanently in the off position!
MK: Wait. A cat dictionary ... is that a dicationary?L: {groan}. It sounds like one of Daddy's jokes!
EM: I like Daddy's jokes ... even if I don't get them.
MK: Oh, Ellie, you sweet, sweet girl!
L: {from the other room} Bless her heart!
EM: At least I have one!
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Now Ellie, you keep on keeping on. Latte, you need elocution lessons. The dictionary is over there-- *pointing*.
ReplyDeleteHahahaha.
DeleteThis was super fun. Our favorite definition is for category! XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, angel Mauricio, Misty May, angel Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Sawyer, Kizmet, Audrey & Raleigh
ReplyDeleteEllie make sure your employer includes lots of breaks and treats and nap time.
DeleteI love your cat dictionary.
Hugs Cecilia
Kitties Blue, Mom's are category, catalog, and caterpillar! ~Latte
DeleteCecilia, Breaks? Latte never gave me breaks! Do you think I can sue her? ~Ellie Mae
DeleteAMARULA: Well I will admit this only once. Even I have to admit that EM's idea for a cat home for homeless cats was nice and I laughed at the definition for category. Maybe EM is not all bad (or i've had too much catnip!)
ReplyDeleteYou didn't call me Smellie, so that's a start! Besides, we both have annoying fursibs that can't take a hint! ~Ellie Mae
DeleteHee, hee...if Oxford calls, take it. It'll mean one (or more) of your words was admitted to their gigantic dictionary-a most worthy recognition. 😻
ReplyDeleteWould they put a picture of me in there? Because I'm really photogenic ... ~Ellie Mae
DeleteSweeties, love is all you need!
ReplyDeleteThat is true ... but SOME sisfurs like being pains instead ... ~Ellie Mae
DeleteWOW Ellie, we're impressed, that is a lot of catwords, you could do illustrations too and color them up!
ReplyDeleteMaybe I should let Latte do the illustrations. I mean, she did hire me to be her letter-screener, so it's only fair, right? ~Ellie Mae
DeleteI would buy your dictionary, Ellie!
ReplyDeleteREALLY?! {blushing} Thank you! ~Ellie Mae
DeleteEllie, I am impressed.
ReplyDelete{blushing} Thank you! ~Ellie Mae
DeleteEllie, that is a great list of words and their definitions!
ReplyDelete{blushing} Thank you! ~Ellie Mae
DeleteEllie Mae, you do you! I love your list of words and definitions. My dad is a communications director, and he would totally hire you! Love, Ava
ReplyDeleteReally? WOW! {blushing} Thank you! ~Ellie Mae
DeleteYou have put together a very good dictionary, Ellie Mae. I like you definition of category too.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteEllie, Latte, MK You guys really crack me up! It sounds like the conversations around here, with Jo Jo in the other room heckling Kozmo and me! Keep on being awsome! Purrs Marv
ReplyDeleteFursiblings make a tough audience! ~Ellie Mae
DeleteYou are such a creative and smart kittie and adorable plus ~ sweet photos ~ Xo
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thanks!
DeleteToulouse thinks your dictionary could be a best seller. But he's not a big reader so.......
ReplyDeleteMarjorie at Dash Kitten
Hahahahahaha! He's sure read the book on being handsome though!
DeleteYou know what, I do declare that between the three of you, there is a book to be had. Heads together now, girls, and you could be rich beyond you're wildest dreams, even Latte's!
ReplyDeleteERin
I'd like to throw that book at my sister! ~Ellie Mae
DeleteWoodrow would like to invest his savings in that off button for sisters, Ellie. He has a whole 35 cents saved! He wants to know if you have Venmo.
ReplyDeleteOh, he can be my partner for free! {blushing} ~Ellie Mae
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