Elaine tagged along this afternoon as we ran most of our weekend errands. As is our routine, at each of the stores we split up and meet again near the checkout. Our first stop was Target, and it was hard not to get sidetracked by all the early holiday magic they've got going. Cat litter was on the list, and to get to it we passed several winter wardrobe items for dogs.
"Should we get Lucy a Christmas sweater?" Heidi asked.
"Nope," I replied.
She wasn't surprised-- she is well aware that I don't really believe animals should wear clothes-- but that wasn't the end of the conversation. "What about a plaid coat?"
"No."
The next two stops were DSW and Safeway, where fortunately for me, animal clothing is not carried. The final stop of the day was Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Heidi and I went inside while Elaine waited in the car, enjoying the heated seats.
"Look at this fleece jacket," Heidi said. "It looks so warm. Don't you think Lucy would like it?"
"No," I shrugged. "She's a dog, and they don't wear clothes. Let's get what we came for."
Once home, Milo and Tibby examining every package and bag strewn about the kitchen and dining room table, Elaine clapped her hands in delight. "I have something for everyone!"
The kittens received a bag of treats made with real tuna, which they enjoyed immediately. "Lucy!" Elaine said, "Look what I got you!"
It was a sweater of marled red. "It's for the holidays!" Elaine told us.
"Thanks!" said Heidi. "Let's put it on right away!"
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