Gifting Cats

Cats seem to have a misunderstanding of how this whole Christmas celebration works. As humans we typically give each other gifts. Lucy took this opportunity to again show me who it is that she prefers. As you will notice in the above photo, Latino's stocking (or boot, as Latino refers to them) remains untouched by her teeth. My stocking, however, has seen its better days. She completely bit off the loop of the stocking so it cannot be properly hung. How can Santa fill my stocking when I cannot even hang it?

Was it a coincidence that it was MY stocking that was attacked?

I think not.

Was it a deliberate attack on my pride and a spiteful way to show Latino that he remains the favored one in her eyes?

Absolutely!

I have heard that outdoor cats will bring home dead mice or birds and deliver them as gifts to their owners. I think cats have some things to learn when it comes to gift giving. Until then, Lucy, in her own way, shows Latino frequently that she appreciates him. I would actually be willing to take a dead mouse over her typical treatment of me.

Lost in Translation

One would think that living with a native Spanish speaker would help me to more quickly learn the language. This is not entirely the case. Studying on my own might be a more effective choice. When I ask how to say something in Spanish, Latino typically repeats the word in English. When I piece together my limited knowledge of Spanish into a question or phrase, he usually just goes along with it. One day I asked him, "Quieres comprar un puerco?"

"Si."

I thought briefly about what I had just said and I realized my mistake. "Did I just ask you if you want to buy a pig?"

"Yes."

"And you said yes?"

I am pretty sure no one has accused Latino of not being easy going. Apparently what I meant was "carne de puerco" which translates directly to "meat of pig."

Another day I said that I had forgotten how to say wings in Spanish. I asked him to remind me. He responded, "Repeat after me: Tu...eres...el...hombre."

"You are the man?"

"Oh yes. I am."

I think I will stick to my Spanish audio CD's.

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