Shadow

Libby has ALWAYS loved Shadow, but this was the first visit that Grace really got to enjoy Shadow. She just hasn't been at an age where she's had much interest yet, but this trip...that poor cat got a work out. I remember when I was in highschool I kind of thought that Shadow was a mean cat. Well, I suppose he was...due to Stephanie teasing him all of the time. :) I was a little worried about him once I had kids, but this cat has proved to be the BEST cat for kids there could ever be. He has not ONCE tried to swat or bite either of my girls. And, yes, he has had to endure similar behaviors from Libby as you see in these pictures. I was so glad that dad got pictures of Shadow with the girls this time because we just haven't really taken the time to take pictures in the past. I was even more glad that dad took pictures this last visit when I got one of those dreaded phone calls yesterday. Mom called to tell me that Shadow had died. :( I am so glad that Grace got to enjoy him this one visit. Libby handled the news very well for a four year old. She was sitting on my lap when I told her and she just laid her head on my shoulder for awhile. Then she looked at me and said, "Mom, I had a lot of fun playing with that string with Shadow last time. I'm going to miss him." Me too, Libby, me too.