aggh
   Those cats want me  to kick them out!
This morning, my last step before going out the door was to  uncover the bird cages, which are still out on the porch.  I took off the  covers and went inside to re-fill the water dishes.  I hear a big bang and  ALL THREE CATS come tearing through the house, one using my toe as leverage to  push off of as he ran by and scratching it.. I go outside and they had knocked  over the cockatiel cage.  The birds were in a sideways cage, freaking  out with their seeds had spilled all over the porch  floor.
  
 Seriously, the  cats are so lucky that I love them or they'd be out the  do'.
  
 Then again, Mama  was really, really affection this morning after the alarm went off.  Maybe  she's still in heat and is trying to get kicked out so she can visit  the big black tomcat outside.  Mm, those jowls!