31/10/2026
Hi everyone, Dan here.
Mum spent yesterday at the fundraiser so we can help other kittens find homes, and I was left in charge of the house. Again.
A permanent home is a big responsibility, you know. Unlike certain other members of the household, who seem happy to leave it to the hoooman, I got to work.
I started by checking the tops of the curtain rails and the air conditioning unit. It's amazing what you find when you're the only one willing to inspect the hard-to-reach places.
I also coordinated a deep clean under the fridge, stove, and TV cabinet. Mum thinks I "lost" a bottle cap under there weeks ago, but I actually identified an issue and planned a solution. The bottle cap(ssss) was recovered. Dust was discovered. You're welcome.
I then moved on to floor care. Rather than waiting around for Mum to do it herself, I used the water fountain to create an innovative mopping system. There was some criticism of my technique. Personally, I think describing it as "a hell of a mess" lacks vision. The floor was wet. The floor became clean. I don't know what's difficult to understand.
I've also learned that Mum knows several different ways to say "Doodlebug." There's the happy version. The concerned version. The suspicious version. And the version that's immediately followed by a long sigh and, "What have you done now?" Curiously, I seem to hear that one the most.
Mum also claims she's developed more grey hairs since I unpacked. I assume that's just another sign of maturity and personal growth. I am doing such a good job!
Anyway, I'd better get back to work. Running an entire household by yourself isn't easy, and I have to plan next week's cupboard inspections, under the bed, and I suspect I may have to plant a toy under the couch, so Mum feels useful. Oh, and then I might have to help straighten the bed sheets!
Dan 🐾
