Oh, kitties! I can see how much your parents dislike them, truly. :-D My dad was that way. Totally didn't like cats, except whichever one wanted to curl up on his lap at that moment.

It's good to hear from you. I, too, am growing tomatoes -- in pots on my balcony. We'll see how it goes. I need outdoor space with dirt and plants, and I live in an apartment, so I do what I can.