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Our Daughter Expected Us to Watch Her Kids on Our 40th Anniversary Trip — But This Time, We Said No and Left Her to Hand...
10/10/2025

Our Daughter Expected Us to Watch Her Kids on Our 40th Anniversary Trip — But This Time, We Said No and Left Her to Handle the Consequences
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For our milestone anniversary, my wife and I dreamed of a romantic getaway—just the two of us, no distractions, no obligations. But when our daughter tried to hijack the trip, insisting we include her, her husband, and their kids, the celebration started to feel more like a chore than a joy. After years of bending to her expectations, I finally did something unexpected:
My name is Henry. I’m 66 years old, a husband of four decades, a father of four, and a proud grandfather of six. My wife, Denise, and I have weathered life’s storms together—raising a family, building careers, and now, in retirement, we were finally ready to do something just for ourselves.
We’d been planning our 40th anniversary trip for years. Just the two of us. A romantic getaway to the rocky coast of Oregon, where we’d booked a quiet inn with ocean views and a wood-burning fireplace. We pictured sipping coffee as the sun rose, walking hand-in-hand along the cliffs, and spending time reconnecting—without any distractions.
But then our youngest daughter, Amanda, found out. And everything started unraveling.
Amanda has always been... persuasive. The kind of person who knows exactly how to twist a conversation to suit her needs. She arrived at our home unannounced one evening, arms full of her two kids, looking frazzled and determined.
“Mom, Dad,” she began over dinner, “I just heard about your anniversary trip. Oregon, huh? That sounds amazing.”
Denise and I exchanged glances. We both knew that tone. And sure enough, she leaned in.
“The kids would love it there. Ocean, rocks, nature. I mean, you’re always saying how important family is, right?”
Denise offered a polite smile. “It’s more of a couple’s retreat, sweetie. We were thinking quiet and romantic.”
Amanda looked utterly shocked. “Wait—you’re not taking us?”
Her two-year-old started banging a spoon on the table while her five-year-old chased our cat down the hallway.
I stayed silent, letting Denise field the conversation. Amanda had a talent for guilt-tripping her mother, and I wanted to see how far she’d push it.
“You’re really going on this big trip and leaving us behind?” Amanda asked with wide eyes. “The kids are going to be crushed. They love their Nana and Papa. I just... I didn’t think you’d go somewhere like this without us.”
I watched my wife falter—her face shifting from firm to uncertain. Amanda could sense her advantage, and she pressed harder.
“We barely get to go anywhere,” she added. “And you two are retired! We’re still in the thick of diapers and school drop-offs. Come on—let’s make it a real family vacation. You’d be giving us memories.”
That’s when I stepped in.
“Amanda, this is a celebration of our marriage,” I said calmly. “It’s not that we don’t love spending time with you and the kids—but this trip is about Denise and me.”
Amanda clutched her chest like I’d just told her we were abandoning them on Christmas.
“Dad, you always say family comes first. Why does that not apply now?”
The next few weeks were relentless. Amanda called nearly every day. She brought the kids over more often than usual. Each visit came with a new angle.
“Mom, the resort I found in Florida is family-friendly and affordable.”
“Dad, don’t you want the grandkids to remember you as the fun grandparents who took them on amazing trips?”
“You don’t understand how hard it is being a parent right now. Just a little help, that’s all we’re asking.”
Eventually, Denise gave in to the pressure.
“Maybe she’s right,” she said one night as we watched TV. “They’re exhausted. And the kids would love it.”
“And what about us?” I asked. “What about the quiet we were looking forward to? The romance? The peace?”
She sighed. “Maybe we can still have that, just... in between everything.”
To keep the peace, I agreed. We canceled our reservation in Oregon and booked a large suite at a resort in Florida. Amanda and her husband, Sean, would pay for their airfare; we’d cover the suite and the kids’ costs. I told myself it might still be fun.
But as the trip neared, Amanda’s attitude shifted. It became clear this wasn’t going to be a shared family vacation.
It was going to be a free trip—for her and Sean.
“Make sure to bring snacks for the kids,” she said over the phone one day. “Resort food is way too unpredictable.”
Another time: “Oh, and we’re planning a spa day. You two wouldn’t mind watching the kids, right? It’ll be good bonding time!”
And then came the final straw.
Two nights before our flight, she called Denise.
“Hey, quick favor,” Amanda said breezily. “Can you guys handle bedtime three or four nights? Sean and I want to explore the nightlife.”
That was it.
They weren’t joining us—they were using us.
Our anniversary trip had morphed into a week of unpaid babysitting. Our dreams of long walks and candlelit dinners were about to be replaced by diaper duty and sleep schedules.
I’d had enough.
I didn’t argue that night. I nodded, kissed my wife on the forehead, and went to bed. But the next morning, while Denise was out running errands, I called the airline.... (continue reading in the 1st comment)

When I was 16, our house caught on fire at night. My dad pulled me out through the front door. He went to get my mom and...
10/10/2025

When I was 16, our house caught on fire at night. My dad pulled me out through the front door. He went to get my mom and grandpa. But they didn't come back. The fire took all three of them.
After that, I wasn't living. I was drifting. The fire took our house, our savings, our photos, and our clothes. Everything except me. And I wasn't sure I deserved to be the one spared.
A local volunteer service helped me get a room in a community dorm-style shelter. Shared kitchen, two bathrooms per floor, but it was safe, clean, and warm. I was grateful. Especially because my only living relative, my mom's sister (my aunt), refused to take me in.
"I don't have the space, and I'm not about to give up my reading nook for a teenager," she said.
What she did do, however, was take half of the insurance payout I received.
I didn't argue because I'd already lost the thing most precious to me—my family.
During the day, I studied to get into college and find work.
At night, while everyone else watched TV in the common room, I took over the kitchen.
I baked pies for the local hospice and the homeless shelter downtown. Apple. Peach. Strawberry rhubarb, when I could afford it. Sometimes 10 in one evening. Once, 20. I saved up for flour, fruit, and butter. Anything I could afford out of my monthly aid.
I dropped them off anonymously, handing them to the nurses or volunteers. I never met the people who ate them. That was too hard.
My aunt didn't understand. "You're wasting money. You should be sending that money to ME. I lost my sister," she said.
Still, I kept baking. It gave me purpose.
Until two weeks after my 18th birthday, a brown box showed up at the front desk with my name written in neat cursive. No return address.
Inside was A PECAN PIE.
Perfectly golden, beautiful braided crust, lightly dusted with powdered sugar. The smell was enough to make me dizzy.
I was surprised. I had no idea who sent it.
But as I cut it, I nearly blacked out when I saw what was HIDDEN inside. ⬇️

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10/10/2025

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My husband and I were celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. That evening he took me to an elegant restaurant with cr...
10/10/2025

My husband and I were celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. That evening he took me to an elegant restaurant with crystal chandeliers, soft jazz, and candlelight.
We were enjoying the evening when two couples sat down at the table next to us — the women in sparkling diamonds and designer dresses, the men in suits with expensive watches gleaming under the light.
They laughed loudly, talking as if they owned the place. Half the restaurant could probably hear them.
Then one of the men, waving his hands, accidentally knocked over a glass of wine, which shattered on the floor.
A cleaning lady quickly came over — fragile, gray-haired, probably around sixty.
She began quickly cleaning and wiping the floor, murmuring apologies.
That's when I heard it.
"GOD," said the blonde, wrinkling her nose.
"DOESN’T ANYONE YOUNGER WORK HERE??"
Her friend laughed.
"Look at her shoes — they're falling apart. WHAT KIND OF RESTAURANT HIRES HOMELESS PEOPLE?!"
The woman froze, her hands trembling.
The man across from the blonde added:
"MAYBE SHE'S PART OF THE VINTAGE DÉCOR," he said with a smug smile.
My stomach twisted.
The elderly woman blinked quickly, holding back tears.
Then beside me, my husband, his eyes filled with anger, suddenly pushed his chair back. The sharp scrape cut through their laughter like a blade.
He stood up — calm, firm — and WALKED STRAIGHT TO THAT TABLE.
Everyone in the restaurant fell silent and TURNED THEIR HEADS. ⬇️

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Student Pours Coffee Over the New Black Classmate– Unaware He’s a Taekwondo Champion...The cafeteria at Lincoln High Sch...
10/10/2025

Student Pours Coffee Over the New Black Classmate– Unaware He’s a Taekwondo Champion...
The cafeteria at Lincoln High School in Chicago was alive with chatter as students crowded around for their morning drinks and bagels. Among them was Marcus Johnson, a sixteen-year-old new arrival from Atlanta. Marcus was tall, lean, and carried himself with quiet confidence. He had moved in with his aunt after his mother accepted a demanding nursing job that kept her traveling across the country. While Marcus was no stranger to switching schools, he knew all too well that being the “new kid” often meant attracting the wrong kind of attention.
With a carton of milk and a small breakfast sandwich balanced on his tray, Marcus was making his way through the bustling cafeteria when a voice cut through the noise.
“Well, well, look who’s here—the new guy,” sneered Tyler Brooks, a notorious troublemaker known for tormenting anyone who didn’t fit his idea of “cool.” Flanked by two friends, Tyler strutted toward Marcus with a steaming cup of coffee in hand.
Marcus kept walking, choosing not to engage. But Tyler wasn’t the type to be ignored. As Marcus reached a nearby table, Tyler stepped in front of him, blocking his way.
“You think you can just walk in here like you own the place? Nah, man. We run things here,” Tyler mocked, his friends chuckling behind him.
Marcus’s calm brown eyes met Tyler’s, but he didn’t say a word. That silence only infuriated Tyler more. Then, in a flash meant to embarrass, Tyler tipped the coffee cup and dumped it all over Marcus’s shirt.
The room fell silent for a moment. Gasps broke out. Students stared, unsure whether to laugh or look away. The hot liquid soaked through Marcus’s clothes, dripping onto the floor beneath him.
“Welcome to Lincoln High, rookie,” Tyler said with a smirk, tossing the empty cup aside.
Marcus clenched his fists, feeling the burn on his chest. Every instinct screamed at him to retaliate, but years of discipline held him back. Eight years of Taekwondo training had taught him more than just how to fight. He was a black belt, a regional champion. And above all, his coach had drilled one lesson into him: Taekwondo is for self-defense, never for re:ve:nge.
He took a deep breath, wiped at his shirt, and walked away without a word. But as he left the cafeteria, one thought echoed in his mind: This isn’t over.
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My HOA President Fined Me for My Lawn — So I Made Sure He’d Never Stop Checking It===Gregory, the clipboard-wielding tyr...
10/10/2025

My HOA President Fined Me for My Lawn — So I Made Sure He’d Never Stop Checking It
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Gregory, the clipboard-wielding tyrant of our HOA, had no idea what he was getting himself into when he slapped me with a fine for letting my grass grow half an inch too long. If he wanted a battle, I’d give him one by creating a lawn so outrageous, yet flawlessly within the rules, that he’d wish he’d never started this fight.
For more than two decades, my neighborhood was the sort of place where people could sit on their porches with a cup of tea, wave to the mailman, and exchange a friendly nod with whoever walked their dog down the street. Things weren’t perfect, but they were calm. Predictable. Peaceful.
That was before Gregory Mayfield got his hands on the HOA presidency.
Gregory. Where do I even begin? He’s the type of man who probably irons his socks, wears polos with the collars perpetually popped, and believes his clipboard is a symbol of divine authority. Mid-fifties, perpetually squinting, and about as approachable as a tax auditor, Gregory strutted around like the neighborhood was his personal kingdom.
And unfortunately for me, I happened to live in his kingdom.
Now, I’ve lived in this house for twenty-five years. I raised three kids here, buried my husband here, and planted every single flower in this garden myself. I learned a long time ago that life throws plenty of nonsense at you, and the only way through is to laugh, bend the rules when you can, and never—never—let someone like Gregory Mayfield push you around.
But Gregory clearly hadn’t learned that lesson.
It all started last week.
I was enjoying a breezy afternoon on my porch, watching the begonias open their petals, when I spotted Gregory marching up the driveway. Clipboard in one hand, pen in the other, jaw set like a man about to deliver life-altering news.
“Oh, Lord,” I muttered, bracing myself.
He didn’t even greet me. Just stopped at the bottom of my steps, looked down his nose, and said, “Mrs. Callahan, I regret to inform you that your property has violated HOA standards.”
I blinked at him. “What violation could you possibly be talking about?”
Gregory flipped through his papers like a prosecutor about to present evidence. “Your lawn is half an inch too long. HOA standards clearly state that grass height may not exceed three inches. Yours measured three and a half.”
For a moment, I thought he was joking. “Half an inch?” I repeated slowly, as though he’d said the moon had fallen into my yard.
“Yes.” His voice was clipped, smug.
I stared at him, waiting for the punchline. When none came, I forced a smile. “Thank you for the heads-up, Gregory. I’ll be sure to mow that extra half-inch tomorrow.”
He gave me a curt nod, scribbled something onto his clipboard like he’d just solved a murder case, and walked off.
The minute he was out of earshot, my smile dropped. Inside, I was boiling. Half an inch. Half! I had survived diaper blowouts, PTA politics, and a husband who once tried roasting marshmallows with a blowtorch, but somehow, this man thought I was going to cower because of a clipboard and a ruler?
No. Not a chance.
That evening, as I sat in my armchair staring at the walls, an idea started brewing. Gregory loved quoting that ridiculous HOA handbook. Fine. If he wanted me to play by the rules, I would play. But I’d make sure to play better.... (continue reading in the 1st comment)

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