A new addition to Redwoodshire- Horatio

Horatio is the newest resident of Redwoodshire.  He joined our family this past week and has already made himself at home.  Though I prefer animals when they live with other people, he was hired to be the "Head Mouser" of Redwooshire.  He really acts more like a faithful dog than a cat, which we find quite humorous.  He loves to be around us, and follows us wherever we go- inside and outside.  He and lady genevieve make quite a pair.  Though she is gentle and loves him most of the time, she's not fond of the fact that he enjoys playing with all of her toys.  She swats him out of the way when she can get to him.  Despite her behavior, he follows her around and wants to play all the time. We are still trying to teach her to be more gentle with him.  Though she can get a little jealous, more often than not she likes giving him kisses and petting his fluffy coat.  Only 5 days together, and it's already clear to us that these 2 are TROUBLE.  Today, Horatio knocked a un-capped pen off the side table onto the floor.  Apparently, genevieve then picked it up.  The Laird walked into the Great Room, and found lady genevieve and Horatio sitting together on the couch.  Pen in lady genevieve's hand, moving back and forth, playing with Horatio, and unfortunately writing on the couch!!  We hoped that Horatio and genevieve would be buddies, and so far we've been lucky to discover that he is truly a fun-loving, friendly little kitten.  He loves to be outside.  

His mousing skills have yet to be tested.  We are hoping he will have many years of great success protecting Redwoodshire from all the many small animals that roam the land here; primarily the mice, rabbits, snakes, chipmunks, & squirrels.  

He is quite cute (most all kittens are), however, sometimes I think he thinks he's one of my children.  He cries and whines when he's not getting my attention.  Why me?  He always has to be up in my business, no matter how many times I pick him up and send him on his way.  Despite all these things, I think he's growing on me.  I especially enjoy watching lady genevieve and Horatio play together- it's truly hours of entertainment!