places we've been

cat store

erin

Oct 2, 2018 — 1 min read

We haven't been to the cat store in a long time for two reasons - (1) we were only doing outside activities since the weather was nice and hot, and (2) its hit or miss if there will be any cats there. Its been cold and gloomy for days, so I decided to take Olivia to check it out this morning.

There were lots of cats. Probably the most I've ever seen there. Olivia loved it and reminded me why we don't have any pets. This poor cat!

After school we had to run an errand, so I surprised Emma with a stop at the cat store on the way home.

It was impossible to get them out of there and I have a feeling they are both going to be asking to go back every day.

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