‘scuse me Cinder & Smoke, but I need that hotline to the RB. Thanks.

Tubby, are you there? I miss you so much big boy. Ever since we got home Sunday, the hole you left is more obvious than ever. You had such a presence in the house since you always had to be in the middle of everything and always followed me everywhere. You were always so happy to see us when we got back from a trip that you were a total Velcro kitty, more so than usual anyway. I couldn’t do anything without your help, from unpacking the clothes – you always had to sniff them all over to check out where we were - to putting the food away – you had to sit and beg for all the treats you had missed while we were gone - and finally to relaxing on the couch – where you would lay on top of me, give me head bumpies and tell me how much you missed me.

These days I have to sleep with a pillow at my feet to take the place of you in bed, I can’t sleep without it. The house seems so empty and quiet without you. Peanut is doing her best to fill the hole you left, and has sure learned how to voice her opinion since you’re gone. She even laid on me on the couch last night. Made me feel a bit better, but she doesn’t like to snuggle like you did, and I’m finding out I need that nightly snuggle. You always listened as I spilled out all my troubles of the day, and answered with your strong steady purr, letting me know that everything would be alright.

I know you are in a better place now, but I sure do miss you. I always said I didn’t know what I’d do without you and I’m finding out that’s true. If I could have just one more snuggle, just one more head bumpie, just one more day……

Well, I gotta go now, Tubby. Sorry to take you away from your frolicking. I just wanted to let you know once more how much I love you and miss you. Chin skritchies and smoochies to you big boy….I sure do miss you……