Dear Barbara,

My mom says it has been a long time since I sent you a message. I thought I would check in tonight and tell you hello. My mom is up very late (1:30 am) and she says she must go to bed. But just as she was finishing an email to her friend, Sandra, I came to the open window, begging to be let inside. And to my mom's surprise (I immediately jumped into her lap), I am covered in mud! She asked me where I got all that mud, but I'm not telling! I can tell you that I am one dirty kitty right now and my mom agrees!!!!

I wanted to tell you, also, that I am going to do my best to take care of my sister, Mimi, from now on. My mom is so happy that she is ok that I guess I am too. My mom keeps on telling us that we are her "sweet girl" and "sweet boy" and that she would just die if something happened to either of us, so I guess it is my job to watch out for both of us. I will try.

Please tell Filou and Tigress that I said hello.

I love you, Barbara.

Buttercup