Here are some highlights from the cats’ first week at home:

Sunday, August 27 — the cats came home (scared of everything!)

Monday, August 28 — they used the litter box for the first time

Tuesday, August 29 — they had their first visitors — Gina and Chip — who brought them a little present

Wednesday, August 30 — the cats tested out sleeping with us.  The little girl liked it, the little boy seems to hate soft surfaces, so he didn’t stay on the bed for long.

Thursday, August 31 — they used their scratching post for the first time and were markedly less afraid of everything than they had been.  They also started jumping up on things, although they don’t seem to like to be up high (so they don’t hang out on the couch or try too hard to get on the table).

Friday, September 1 — they met Sam for the first time.  Little boy cat had an embarrassing incident with a paper bag, and has not gone near his former-favorite toy ever since.

Saturday, September 2 — first visit to the vet, which they handled very well.  Little boy cat weighs 5 pounds 7 ounces, little girl cat weighs 4 pounds 13 ounces.  They started to be afraid of everything again.

Sunday, September 3 — Sam helped come up with the names Pele and Mia after watching their soccer moves.  The names may stick…  Sunday night both of them fell asleep with us — and purred for over an hour straight!