Christmas Eve at the Cottage

Stinky is waiting for Periwinkle and his and her fursibs at their cottage. Periwinkle asked at Thanksgiving if they could host Christmas at the cottage. Always wanting to make Periwinkle happy, Sawyer told her they could host a Christmas Eve dinner. He doesn’t have to wait long. First Periwinkle arrives with the usual whoosh. As the two are paw hugging and whisker kissing, the cats begin to arrive. Soon, all kitties are present and ready to celebrate.

 

 

The gang spend some time in the living room visiting. Periwinkle and Stinky let them know that a present for each of them is under the tree. This causes much excitement until Stinky says they will wait until after dinner to unwrap them.

Raleigh spends time telling the others about his recent two-and-a-half-day adventure outside in the yard. Sawyer chuckles to himself, thinking Raleigh is a bit of a wimp for never leaving the property. 

Thinking of going without food for two-and-a-half days makes everyone hungry, and the felines decide to head to the dining room for dinner.

 

 

While everyone gets seated, Periwinkle and Stinky bring in the food from the kitchen.  Food is passed around the table and plates are filled. Once everyone begins eating, talking ceases.

 

 

“Wow, Stinky, some of our fursibs dressed up for dinner. They look pretty snazzy, don’t you think?”

Stinky Gets Funny

Stinky is not eating, but he does not answer. He’s watching all the other kitties as they chew their food. When he is certain everyone has a mouth full of food, he says,“What’s the first thing elves learn in school?” 

Most look up and just shake their head indicating they don’t know and don’t care. Stinking then shouts, “The elf-a-bet.” He startles Astrid badly as she is sitting next to him, and she spits her mashed potatoes right in Cooper Murphy’s face. 

Periwinkle is appalled at Stinky’s behavior and rushes to help Cooper Murphy clean his furs. When she returns to her seat, she angrily whispers to Stinky. “You knew that would frighten Astrid and something like that would happen, didn’t you? 

Stinky giggles and shrugs his shoulders. Periwinkle gives him the stink eye before returning to her meal.

Stinky eats a little, before asking, “If athletes get athlete’s foot, what do elves get?” Everyone stops chewing and swallows before he can shout out the answer, “Mistle Toes!” Disappointed that no one gets food spit in their furs, Stinky decides not to tell anymore jokes. Periwinkle is relieved when he returns to eating.

The kitties are happy no humans are there to chastise them for eating too much, and every morsel of food is consumed. When they all realize nothing remains, the cats return to the living room.

After Dinner

After gorging on such great noms, they all decide naps are in order prior to opening their gifts from Periwinkle & Stinky. When everyone is once again awake, Periwinkle and Stinky pass out the presents. The felines begin clawing the wrapping from their packages. Each cat receives a different catnip-filled stuffie.

 

 

All the cats begin playing with their gifts and are soon in catnip comas. While they snooze, Periwinkle and Stinky pick up the dining room and clean up the kitchen. When they finish and return to the living room, the other kitties are beginning to wake up. Each one thanks Periwinkle and Stinky for a fine dinner, fun time and the catnip stuffies. Lots of paw hugs are shared.

Finally, it is time for the guests to head home to wait for Santa and celebrate Christmas Day with their humans. After the last cat enters the teleportation tunnel, Periwinkle and Stinky retire to the bedroom. They will return to their homes in the morning.

 

 

The End

Periwinkle & Stinky wish all their friends a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah.