We just got back from a two week trip to the east coast. While we were away the girls both stayed with Eve’s parents. I fretted over them the entire time we were gone. Tulip is fine with us, but very timid and introverted around just about anyone else. I was so afraid that she would hide in a closet for 2 weeks and come back looking like a bag of antlers. One the other hand, Moo is comfortable anywhere and with anyone. I knew she would do her best to manipulate them into giving her extra food.
When we arrived last night Moo perked up with her “Huh!” face when she heard our voices. She followed us all around the house meowing and showing off. She was obviously very happy to see us. She was also very fat! I’m not sure how much she gained, but we’ve got a long road ahead of us.
Tulip was hiding upstairs when we arrived. When we went up to see her she was timid at first. She obviously recognize our voices but it took her a few minutes to warm up to us. She eventually came downstairs to hang out with us. Amazingly she looked like she gained a little weight too.
I loaded them up and drove them back to our house. Moo talked the whole way home, which is about an hour away. I tried to reassure her, but she wasn’t happy about the ride. Tulip didn’t let out a single peep.
I brought them into the house first but left them in the carriers while I unloaded the car. They knew exactly where they were and were visibly happy about it. Once I opened the doors on the carriers, both shot out and ran around the house. They inspected the whole place, then strolled around chirping and meowing. So happy to be home, Mama!
It’s going to take some time to get them back into their routine. They seem to think they can wake us up whenever they want to eat. Guess what girls! The buffet is over! I’m just really glad to have them back. The place isn’t the same without them. And it makes me really happy to see that this is where they want to be.