Filou and Tigris are free fed all the time and they do the same things- they just want attention.

They usually get it from their dad. When he is not here I usually spend the first night by trying to ignore them- and to my opinion it's the only thing that works. They have to see they are getting nowhere. (Of course it also means to hide my glasses, not to have any water on the bedside table, to hide books- because they FIND out what really bothers you.)

This problem is common in PT kitties. Because their purrents are so well trained (just read about Jupiter in Sara luvs her Tinky's post)

Regarding the Christmas tree: Don't forget they are still kittens. they will get a little more quiet with the years, even Abys do

I also hear a lot of stress in your voice and that sounds like the quiet pre-Christmas time we all are having. It could be so nice.........

Best wishes to you and the sweeties