This is perplexing me

Now, I try to not get too caught up in cat-like behavior, but occasionally I do have to partake in some activities just to keep my mom and dad on their toes. Unfortunately, I think they are up to something. There is this strange red dot that moves all around the living room and hallway - and being curious I must investigate. I run around after it, jump on it, and even ran into the wall once (it's that darned cerebellar hypoplasia that messes with my coordination, I tell ya) and I can never seem to catch it. Even Vinny the slug tries to as well. But Helton... he seems to ignore it. That is what perplexes me. Why is it not as intriguing to him as it is to us?

I have been spending more time with my dad lately. I think that makes mom sad but it is a new year and my resolution was to try new things. It was also to be nice to dumb animals, but it's just too hard being nice to Helton.

It's been so chilly here in Denver. Mom keeps the heat low during the day so we all snuggle up in blankets. Helton will even go under the blankets. Vinny, well, he's got enough fat stored up for the winter that he might never get cold, but even he likes to snuggle up in his cat bed. I hope this doesn't last forever because I really miss sitting out on the deck and watching the world (and birds) go by.

Stay warm,
Ellis D