Venkon - Electronic Stake Butterfly in Glass - Blue

I got this for the kittens to play with.

They like chasing flies, so I thought they might like it.

It is activated by touch - being hit/tapped. It isn't really affected by sound.
It takes three AAA batteries and they last a long time, which is nice.
It lights up when activated, which I would prefer it didn't, it makes it less natural.

The twins are curious about it, they like how it flutters, stops, then flutters again,

Phil is curious. 

They don't like it when they accidentally knock it while running around. 

Then it is scary.

Would I get it again if I went back in time? Probably not.

It's too spooky most of the time for my kittens XD

*Toy Idea: Save a piece of curling ribbon from a gift and tie it to a piece of furniture. My kittens think this is captivating.

Price: 2/5 ($29.70 for one)

Effectiveness as a cat toy: 2.5/5 (too scary)

Watching Wheatgrass Grow

Before the twins came home, I thought I had covered everything: good quality kitten food, bowls (water and food), toys, cardboard boxes, scratching post, kitty litter, etc.
And I held this belief until I was with PB's family. 

We were out walking when their dog Lisa started eating grass.

Grass!

The twins are to be indoor cats, they can't just go out and eat grass!
My dear previous cat was an outside cat and could eat grass whenever, so I just never thought of it as something I might need to provide.
And I know that cats like grass, or the option of grass.

I did some research and found that wheatgrass was fine for cats and easy to grow, so I ordered some seeds.

I followed the wikihow instructions for growing wheatgrass (yes, I used wikihow).
I could have just guessed but I have seen enough episodes of 'Gardening Australia' as a child to know that each plant has different needs.

There wasn't much else on the television during the weekend.

I soaked the seeds for a bit longer than the 30 total hours, because I couldn't be late to work just to plant seeds.

Prepped some shallow soil

Then scattered the seeds on top, keeping them moist.

And it grew really well! It was full size within 10 days.

Verdict: When the twins came home they took to it immediately! I was quite surprised, as they had never seen grass before (inside cats).

Plot twist! 
They have been sitting in it and subsequently damaged the grass :/
Whatever makes them happy! XD

But I have a plan!

I re-did some more seeds and used mini pots.
I had a number of them so I could cycle them around and they are too small to sit in.

They love it!

h4444444444444444444444444 Special Post! - The Twins

PB and I have two kittens!

For the sake of t* this blog, t he                      
they will be called Phil and Lil (not real names).

They are beautiful, naughty, and affectionate.

Phil also 'helped' me type this post.