Mum decided that there just wasn’t enough tinsel on the big Christmas tree - which we moggies have been very good and left alone (don’t ask about the mini tree though) - and so she put up even more along the top of this blind. But she didn’t realise that the tinsel from last year has fallen down behind the blind so I thought I would help her fix it….but a moggie can only do so much. A little help please mum??
Every year around this time, my friend takes a few weeks off and heads back home to visit her family. If her husband can get time off, he goes too which means I get to look after their beautiful lab Indie! 
She’s grown accustomed to my house being her home for the holidays, so she makes herself at home quite nicely and settles in. She has a beautiful temperament - very excitable though - and would love to get to know my cats a little better but they are just not coming to the party at the moment. Indie has had previous exposure to Mojo last holidays - he quickly laid down the law and said “I’m boss” and Indie being the smart dog that she is, readily agreed. But being Rosie’s first Christmas here, she isn’t accustomed to the Christmas dog invasion as yet. She likes her well enough so long as she keeps her distance, which is easy enough while Indie is outside. 
In the meantime, there is a strengthened border patrol presence to prevent the invader from encroaching on their turf. Not to worry…I’m pretty sure Indie knows better than to cross the border into moggie territory. *hehe*
“What the heck is this??”
“Is there food in it??”
“Oh I know, it’s a chew toy right?”
“Oh ok, I’ll wear it. But only because you feed me!”
Most moggies aren’t overly helpful around the house and usually shy away at the mere mention of housework…with the exception of doing the dishes - they at least lick their bowls clean!
But when it comes time to decorate the Christmas tree, they are always willing to get in the thick of it and lend a helping paw.
Firstly you have to make sure that you have all the right bits….walk over the top of them and make sure you get any loose bits of artificial leaf out of the way. Don’t worry about the instructions - they’re always in Engrish anyway!
The next step - stare at the tree for long enough and it will miraculously put itself up! Laser eyes are really helpful in this process - it lets the tree know you mean business!
Next, make sure you have the site supervisor’s approval on your construction before you progress any further. If you get the branches in the wrong order, he won’t be happy and you’ll have to listen to him moaning all day long about how you stuffed it up.
After it’s up and all the pretty balls and tinsel are on it, you can sit back and take pride in your work.
Simple and understated is best for the moggies here - flashing lights are a no no, particularly with a resident chewer in the household. If you’re lucky, the tree will stay upright for the festive season and they will be content to bat the balls from time to time while lying under the tree.
Best be prepared to be picking it up every day though….oh and invest in some shatter proof balls for the tree 