Tom and Ruby want to go outside

It was quite wintery today with snow showers on and off all day, but none of it lying, so maybe we are on the verge of spring time. There are lots of snowdrops in the garden and the kittens are desperate to get outside. A couple of weeks ago I carried them outside in my arms and walked round the garden; they were so excited by the birdsong and all the outside smells, and when I took them back in they scratched at the French windows and squeaked (they have still not learned how to miaow properly). I haven't taken them back out because we have decided not to let them roam freely until they have had their operations, so it would be a bit mean to keep showing them what they can't have yet. Yesterday Tom ventured onto the back doorstep when I was taking a bag of rubbish out to the bin; I was keeping a close eye on him in case he made a dash for freedom but a large gust of wind drove him back inside! He's frightened of the hairdryer so maybe he thinks that there's a really big hairdryer in the garden. Ruby is also very interested in the big outdoors and often stares out of the windows both downstairs and upstairs. There was much hissing and raising of hackles one day when they saw another cat passing by! They are getting bigger all the time and are so full of strength and energy, tumbling and play fighting all around the house. When the time comes they are going to love exploring their jungle!