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Newton: I have the top bunk!
Pierre: Whatever. The bottom bunk is better anyhow.
Pierre: When we’re having a cold snap, my body heat makes this a toasty-warm spot between the chair and the bottom of the desk. Besides, I can kick you out of the top bunk whenever I want. I’m oldest.
Newton: Age sure doesn’t make you less cranky, Pierre. Did you say the bottom bunk is warmer? Hmm… maybe I need to stage a bottom bunk takeover sometime soon.
Newton: Oh! Oh! Look at that! Do you know what time that means it is?
Newton: It’s cat aerobics time! Everybody up and stretch! And Swat! Now the other side!
Newton: And… hey, you aren’t supposed to notice I’m doing this from down here.
Newton: Why do the humans call this lazy aerobics?
Pierre: Every once in a while the head peep says something crazy like “no one plays with that toy, maybe I should donate it.” Don’t humans understand that you just aren’t playing with that toy this week… or even this year?
Pierre: Kitties, when that happens, there’s only one thing to do: play with that toy like it’s brand-new and loaded with catnip.
Pierre: If you can add a little drama to your playing, that’s good, too. This is the time for you to make those kind of embarrassing sounds you sometimes make when you play really hard. Humans can’t resist those.
Pierre: Don’t forget the really cute moves, too. My humans totally fall for anything with the upside-down head, so that’s a great distraction.
Pierre: Soon, your human will have the camera out and be taking photos instead of talking about getting rid of your favorite toy. You win!
Pierre: Managing humans is a lot of work! Once your toy is save, take a well-deserved break.
Ashton: I heard from some of you that I have been mostly missing around here recently.
Ashton: I’m sorry that some of you worried that something might have been wrong with me. I’m fine. Pierre and especially Newton have been taking up most of the attention. They do that sometimes. Boycats, what can you do?
Ashton: For all of you who asked how I’m doing, I’m going to share a glimpse into my favorite thing except eating: getting attention on the cat tree! Just ignore the head peep. And her bad camera work. Instead, just listen to me meowing for more petting, because that’s what it’s all about.
(if you can’t see the video, you can visit it directly on YouTube.)
Ashton: I hope that video let all of you know I’m doing fine. Now call your human over to your cat tree and get them busy petting you all weekend. It’s their job, after all. Make them work!
