I bet you thought I was under the magnolia tree in the back, didn't you?

Well, I have been a very very VERY mad cat! I knew something was up a long time ago because Mom and the big man got ALL the suitcases out of the closet. Mom got ALL of her underwear out of the drawer and put them in the suitcases. They packed almost ALL of their clothes and they left. It was a long time ago.

The people kids next door came over every day and fed me in the garage. They played with me a lot too. They watered Mom's flowers and picked her tomatoes. They called me over to their porch and played with me some more. They talked to me. I had to put it all together but I finally figured it out: Mom and the big man went on a very long trip to a place very far away called Hawaii.

I heard they went hiking in volcanoes, snorkeled at a reef, and climbed mountains. They did lots of cool stuff and what did I do? Nothing. I stayed home and worried about them. I was so mad that they didn't tell me they were going! I was so mad that I pooed in the garage and on Mom's car. That'll teach 'em.

They're back now. I was very happy when I heard Mom calling me last night. I finally got to go in the house again. They are both very tired and walk around all puffy eyed. I think they need some sleep.

I'm being nice to them right now because they are home, but I'm going to have to be mean to them soon to teach them a lesson about leaving me here alone. Don't worry, I'll be discreet about it because you know I'm a cool cat.