Fighting cancer is tough, and Ellie has undoubtedly been through a lot. I love it when she shows us that she's just a cat doing her thing. It makes a Mom's heart happy to see that the extra time Ellie's treatments provide is time spent being her glorious, quirky, and infinitely lovable self.
L: Latte [tortie/tabby lady cat aka "Kitten"]
MK: Momma Kat [Latte and Ellie's human Momma, named Kat]
MK: Awww! Ellie has her banana.
EM: Nothing to see here, Mom. Move along.
MK: But it's so cute, you and your banana!
EM: It's not CUTE. I'm ferocious.
MK: By laying on your banana?
EM: I'm strangling it. Strangling isn't CUTE.
L: That's true! If I strangled Ellie, Momma would get REALLY mad.
EM: Happened. And happened.
L: I did not strangle you!
EM: No, but you laid on me, which is basically the same thing.
L: No, it's not!
EM: It's like being sat on by a hippo. I couldn't breathe.
MK: Well, in any case, it makes me happy to see you enjoying your ...
{Pause}
MK: What the HELL?!?! Ellie! Get up a minute!
L: What? What happened?
MK: There's catnip all over my bed!
EM: I TOLD you it wasn't cute. I have a particular set of skills.
MK: Ellie Mae Kat!
L: Catnip?!? Let me see!
EM: Stay away! This is my catnip! I ripped my banana open! I get the catnip!
MK: Ellie! Earlier, when I clipped your claws, you complained that because I clipped your claws, you couldn't manage your toys.
EM: NO. I said I couldn't manage my PREY.
MK: So how did you rip open your banana?
EM: Erm ... I really wish I knew Spanish. Then I could pretend I don't understand English.
MK: That doesn't work.
EM: It worked for Bear!
MK: No. No. It DID NOT work for Bear. Ellie, pretending you don't speak English won't work because we've spent the last five minutes speaking English. So I'm not going to buy that you suddenly unlearned how.
EM: But it worked for Bear when he spoke in Spanish ...
MK: Ellie, he couldn't speak Spanish, either.
EM: It sounded like Spanish to me!
MK: "No speako Englaish" is not Spanish.
EM: But I don't understand it!
L: Because THAT never happens.
EM: What are you talking about?
L: You don't understand like ANYTHING!
EM: Did you see what I did to my banana?
L: Is that a threat?
MK: Okay! That's enough.
EM: I AM feeling a little bit high ...
MK: What are you doing?!?
EM: I've got the munchies! I'm eating my catnip!
L: Don't cry over spilled catnip ...
MK: Latte, you're not helping.
L: WHAT?! It's not like you're going to pick up every piece of catnip and stuff it back in the banana!
Later that day ...
Ummm ... lady, I think there's something we need to discuss ... I obviously rock purple, and I know with my chemo-related fur loss, you worry I'll get cold ... but can we maybe do this another time ... like to-never? ~Ellie Mae
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To read more about Bear's efforts to pretend he doesn't speak English to get himself out of trouble:
You look lovely in purple, Ellie! You certainly showed that banana who is the boss. BTW, from being completely bald my hair is now just over 1/4 inch long.
ReplyDeleteMy Mom gets sad that I lost the floof I was so proud of, but I'm still alive, so she tries to let it go. ~Ellie Mae
DeleteEllie Mae does rock Purple. Latte is looking good, too. Such good, hunting cats! Linda
ReplyDeleteAnd they are both sweet, too!
DeleteEllie Mae, you definitely are rocking that purple! We absolutely are in awe of your ability to rip open that nanner. Those things are made of really tough stuff. We are delighted to see you doing so well. We know this has been a long (literally) and exhausting road. You are one tough cookie! Sending you and your mom lots of love, hugs and prayers. XOCK, angels Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta & Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Sawyer, Kizmet, Audrey & Raleigh
ReplyDeleteMy Mom sewed it shut! And if you know her, you know when she fixes something, she does extra to make sure if doesn't happen again. That's okay, I like a challenge. ~Ellie Mae
DeleteAww, love seeing you slay your banana, Ellie. And way to rock the purple.
ReplyDeleteI think I look better laying on the sweatshirt than wearing it ... ~Ellie Mae
DeleteEllie all any being wants is to spend quality time with their loved ones. I am over the moon happy to read that you are having that time with your beloved family
ReplyDeleteHugs cecilia
Well, with my Mom. I can take or leave the other two. ~Ellie Mae
DeleteLots of healing energy hugs to you sweet Ellie ~ you are a cutie and purple definitely fits you ~ hugs,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you! ~Ellie Mae
DeleteEllie Mae really does look snazzy in purple!
ReplyDeleteBut better looking laying ON the sweatshirt, than wearing it ... ~Ellie Mae
Deletehay ewe galz..noe monkeez R mizzin ther nannerz R they ? that wood bee a swingin time if they stopped bye ta look for em 😺😺 and yur rockin purpull
ReplyDeleteEM 💜💜💜 ‼️‼️‼️
I can handle dirty, stinky monkeys! I did live with Bear for 4 years... ~Ellie Mae
DeleteThat looks like you're getting a lot of catnip & fun from bananna
ReplyDeleteWhat would like be without good catnip? ~Ellie Mae
DeleteBeautiful Ellie, you look fabulous in purple and no doubt every other color too!
ReplyDeleteI think I look better ON purple than wearing it ... ~Ellie Mae
DeletePurrple is the purrfect color for you, Ellie! Enjoy that nip :) You deserve it!
ReplyDeleteI wasn't nipped enough to wear the sweatshirt! Haha! ~Ellie Mae
DeleteHeeheehee! Your conversations are fabulous and yes, she rocks purple and needs catnip more often.
ReplyDeleteThank you! A cat can never have enough nip! ~Ellie Mae
DeleteEllie, you look extra pretty in purple. You are a strong girl. None of my cats ever managed to rip one of those open. XO
ReplyDeleteMy Mom calls me her brave, beautiful girl. I never get tired of hearing it! ~Ellie Mae
DeleteEllie, you look wonderful in purple. And you sure did jack that banana up. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteMy Mom fixed my banana so I have to start over! ~Ellie Mae
DeletePs I think I look better laying on the sweatshirt, than wearing it.
Bravo for showing that nanner who's boss, Ellie Mae! Cancer ain't got nothing on you! You're rocking that sweatshirt too. ~Murphy
ReplyDeleteAMARULA: Normally I would never take advice from Ellie but I think I may have to consider trying this "No speako Englaish" thing! It just may be genius!
ReplyDeletePurple is a great colour for you, Ellie!
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