A Couple of Strays

I found a couple of stray cats the other day.  Their name tags said that their names are Christian and Leopold.  Cute names.  Cute cats.  I am not a big fan of cats, but these two were just irresistible.  They are of the orange variety.  I am not sure what the technical name for the "orange variety" is, but I am sure there is one.  I thought maybe I could keep them for chew toys for Maddie.  Sometimes she gets bored with me.  I am not fond of exercising her.  The cats were OK with this, but then they let me know that they had owners, and "said" owners were part of the package.  Did I mention that Liz and Josh are the owners?  Yes, I now have cats.   Cats AND boarders.  Liz and Josh spent their first night last night.  In honor of their arrival we decided to at long last finish the basement.  That would be the part of the basement that Bill was painting as recently as 14 months ago.  He's thrilled that we are finally getting it done.  I am thrilled.  It looks beautiful.  Liz and Josh are thrilled.  Josh can go to school full time and work part time.  Right now their stuff is everywhere, except in the basement.  Their arrival preceded the carpet by two nights.  But tomorrow they will get to "set up shop".  I am grateful that I have been brave about being alone these many nights.  I am grateful that I am not alone now.  I am grateful that I can help them out a bit.  I am grateful that I no longer have to pay someone to mow my lawn.  Hey, no rent=free lawn care!  Great blessings all around.