I admit, I've never been much on play, not even as a kitten. Wand toys are not my thing. If'n mine Mommy tosses a little ball, I'll chase it once and that's the end of that. I take my mousies to bed with me at times, and I knock my spring toys off the window ledge ~ she's often bought interactive toys, only to give them away to other kitties. I do like my paper tents, totally awesome. And a wayward pencil that falls to the floor, or a cap off her Coke bottle ~ wow, those are real prizes, though not long lasting! Seems I'm a simple girl to please.
What we do a lot around here though are our "challenges". Sometimes I win them, sometimes not. Mostly the former. I work hard at that. No way is she getting the better of me. It seems she was overwhelmed with guilt (as she should have been) for leaving me alone most of yesterday, so she set up a "challenge" in the afternoon. Knowing I can't resist my spring toys, they were trapped inside something or other (I know not what) and as you can see, I worked it hard. Worked it hard and long.
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But I should get an A for effort, even though effort begins with an E.
It was an AWWWsome challenge.
Like that old horse cliche, try again: another day, eh?
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we know hat feeling... we try and try too but we see no better result... so we decided to fail better next time... that workes good LOL
ReplyDeleteOh, Miss June, you and I are so alike in this aspect. Mom and dad try, the really try, but sometimes all I can do is laugh at them and turn away. Okay, maybe I'll take a swat or two at a toy/ball/fake mouse, and I'll even still bat Miss Ellen's egg around some, but for the most part I can't give toys the time of day these days. String's my thing, I guess, but even that leads to bathing and boredom.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely an awwwwwwww moment. you look so sweet fighting those springs. Beau can't have toys because he eats them.. rips and swallows. he can have the hard things to chew on...
ReplyDeleteMental stimulation is important as is physical exercise. The challenge whether you solve it or not is good for your mental health.
ReplyDeleteYou gave it your very best effort, June, and you can't be criticised for that. I bet you do work it out eventually.
ReplyDeleteMOL MOL MOL June now I have Working 9-5 in my head and will hum it all day in honor or your working
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
That sure looks like a tough challenge, June. We suggest using your teeth on that cardboard part. That's what we would do.
ReplyDeleteI think you did a great job. Anything you do is purrfect. We all know that. You're most beautiful too.
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Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. ♥
June! At least you can play with your toys! The Nutcase er Nutmeg STEALS ALL OF OUR TOYS! She chews them up too! No more plastic springs for us! No cool little jingly balls, no Yeow Nanners (or fish) she even LICKS our catnip ball that is glued to the wall! She has even stolen our beds and befurred them with her stinky DOG furs! Purrhaps we should asks all the other cats what we can do! Playing with you (in spirit) Your #1 Fan Boy-Marvelous Marv (PS We LOVES your header)
ReplyDeleteAwww June ~ you are one beautiful and smart kitty ~ hugs,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days ~
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
June, looks like you did get an exciting work-out trying to get at those spring toys!
ReplyDeleteWe tend to make our own challenges, and #1 is not at all pleased when they involve bothering Queen Tama...
ReplyDeletePurrs,
The Chans
Those challenges are pretty popular here too sweet June, especially with Simon!
ReplyDeleteIs this like homework, June?
ReplyDeleteNo one said there would be homework!
You tried your best today. Tomorrow is another day, Juney, and hopefully, you'll ace the challenge tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteThat was a hard challenge, I think you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever. XO
ReplyDeleteYou tried hard, that's all that matters!
ReplyDeleteYou will soon become the challenge champion
ReplyDeleteChaplin: "Definitely top marks for effort! That seems like a crafty little puzzle for you!"
ReplyDeleteCharlee: "I loved balls in my younger days and even played fetch, but now I am older and have other interests."
Oona: "You mean you are lazy?"
Charlee: "No, I'm sophisticated."
Oona: "I see. So, lazy."
Xena: You look like you were thinking about climbing up there and jumping down on the spring toys. Maybe that would have worked! Sometimes the fun is in the trying.
ReplyDeleteChia: Mostly the fun is in the destroying!