The Development

Ten years ago, when Mark and I were dating, we talked about what we dreamed of for our future. One topic kept coming back up. It was really important to both of us.






About 2 years ago, we talked about the time being right to add to our little group.

So we asked the landlord if it would be okay.

And here she is!

Meet Nimbus!!!!!

Mark and I are thrilled to own a cat together--we are a pair of cat lovers! Simon is thrilled also and so ready; the week before we got her Simon was spending 2+ hours a day monitoring his snails' activities, habits, and needs. Now he delights to have her wake him up for school--what a smile every morning when she rubs her cheek on his head. Allianna wins the prize for most attempts to carry and snuggle the cat. Mary Tessa is happy to finally have some seniority around here; she relishes telling Nimbus "No no no!" when she's breaking some family rule (or even when she's not). Nimbus got quite a lecture when she climbed onto the dishwasher door--even though her hypocritical accuser had been doing the same thing the week before. :)

And, in answer to your questions:

Nimbus--the name. Mark thought she had markings like a clouded leopard. But she's not a white cloud, she's dark, so that leads us to Nimbus. For nicknames she's already acquired Nims and Nimbecile (when she repeatedly moved to follow the chicken into the oven).

She's about 7 months old, litter-box trained, all vaccinated and spayed and all that good stuff. So we just get to enjoy her playfulness and avoid all that grief.