I have a little girl named Ms. Furbie. Nortorius for I can't eat hard kibble. I can't eat without assistance. Whoa ist me. I just can't. Now, this has been going on for over 6 months. But, she did have strep during Dec.. So, I will give her that time. The others are eating on their own except you know who. But, here's the story. I take Ms. Furbie out and put her on the couch while I clean her cage. I noticed she jumped down to walk around the floor. Then she disappeared. No problem that's not unusual. I had stopped feeding her in the mornings so she would start trying to be more self sufficient. But, she gets a full meal at night. Now, I start looking for her. Normally, if I call she will come out. We'll today was another story. She didn't come out. So, I decided to glance down the back of the couch. Guess, what I saw. Little Ms. Fuzzbutt eating popcorn. Crunch, Crunch, Crunch. She didn't even notice me standing there. I decided not to disturb her, because anytime she takes an interest in eating something on her own. That's a happy site to me. Makes me wonder if I should mount little cameras around to watch her. She hasn't lost weight. But, I wonder if I have been suckered by the little miss innocent, Young and the Restless, actress of the year. I swear they are getting smarter and smarter. This little girl did spend a year in a classroom with children. I wonder what she has learned from those little 2 legged monsters. I am determined I am going to win this feat. Its not going to be easy. She's slick. But, I am slicker. I hope. I am sure this battle is not over. I will keep you posted on the Actress of the Year. Benita [Posted in FML issue 3711]