Even though I don't claim it

as mine, Lauren keeps insisting that Bilbo (the cat) is our darling grandchild - a more ornery and loudly obnoxious and demanding beast you will never meet (Bilbo, I mean, not Lauren; well, usually). Apparently he is rather talented (one IS supposed to brag on grandchildren, no?) for he left this note upon our refrigerator:



Now, Anastasia, you mustn't fret. It's all a joke. Bilbo has been declawed and lives inside... :)