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Look who has the goodies!
Hee hee! Momma let me nap next to the special kitty Christmas stocking because I am being good. The other kitties will probably get something for the holidays, but for now I am the guardian of the stocking.
It is very cold and snowy here. Momma was sick for a few days with a flare up in her ribs and hips. She managed to feed us though. :) We will only accept stinky goodness from her. Today she is trying to get caught up on chores and stuff. I am napping all curled up in the old blue chair by the heat register. Cricket peed in it, so Momma had to clean it and scrub it before I could sleep in it again. We think Cricket has mental problems, so Momma is trying to be patient with her. She loves us all very much!
We know we have lotsa blog visiting to do and we are very behind with what is going on with every one. We hope your Holiday week is very happy and we will see you soon!
Love Billie <3
Naughtiness Before Christmas
These three have been really ramping up the naughtiness lately. Yes, even mild and mellow Cody.
Toeshee has been chewing on the tree needles every chance he gets. His squirt bottle of Holy water is getting a workout! He's still jumping on the other kitties, though not as often. He still is rather violent when he does it though. He is very aggressive when he is being restrained from bad behavior. This morning my daughter grabbed him before he could run out the front door when my husband put the mail out. He sunk his claws into her and left a nasty puncture wound in her wrist. We cleaned it out and put antibiotic ointment on it. She actually cried because it hurt! :( Now, we must watch for infection. I hope it doesn't come to that. She said she wishes she hadn't brought Toeshee here now. :( He is so hard to deal with sometimes!
Cricket peed on a little quilted bag that I keep some decorative crafting papers in. She had been angry because she and Toeshee were wrestling in the living room and we had to break it up. Then she went into the room where I store my crafting supplies and I scooted her out so I could close the door to keep the drafts down. Well, Cricket hates to be told what to do. The next time that door was opened she managed to find the time to pee on my bag. I had to throw out a lot of the papers, including a really pretty sparkly one. The bag is now drip drying after being sprayed with Spot Shot.
Cody gave me quite the bit of worry the other day. He got outside when my daughter came home. She said one second he was there and the next gone.
I looked out all of the windows, opened the doors and called for him. It was so cold! Just when I was ready to bundle up and venture out he came to the back door. "Cody, get your fuzzy butt in here!"
He knew that tone. "Oh, oh! Momma's mad!" He turned away! I calmed down and said sweetly, "Cody honey, come on. Are you hungry?"
It worked. He sauntered in and I firmly shut the door. "Don't you ever scare me like that again buster!"
Cody gave me that fake contrite look as he happily munched on his food.
I swear when Sandy Claws comes, Billie is the only one who is getting treats and nip!
Sigh... I feel better now. Venting done. :)
Hugs to all, even the naughty ones!
Floof and Faeries
Such pretty little ladies, my Billie and the wee faerie in the tree. Billie kept me warm last night as I sipped tea. Her soft fur felt comforting beneath my crooked little fingers.
Things have been hectic, with shopping for pressies and battling extreme fatigue and mild dizziness and queasiness. I have not had any time to get on my computer at all. My husband's power supply broke and now he is using mine. He says he will order a new one, but so far we are sharing. You don't realize how quickly your battery runs out until you need to rely on it. :)
I do think I am slowly getting used to my new medicine. I do not like how tired it makes me though. Oh well, it's better than nothing right?
Doesn't Billie's little face look so sweet? She just loves chin scritchers.
She's about the same health-wise. I don't think much has changed, thank goodness. I get another Holiday with my "Weewee". :)
I will visit soon. Hugs!
Cricket's Weather Update
It's white. It's cold. I do not see any birds. I do see squirrels. I do not like squirrels. They are sneaky and I think I hear them in our attic. Momma says it sounds like they are bowling with walnuts. I wonder what I would do if I came face to face with one? I think they might be vishuss. But, I am pretty tough too! Just ask Kittenzilla. Hee hee!
I have been busy watching over Momma while she power naps. I lie on her tummy and keep her warm. She is always very tired lately. As soon as she hits the bed and I join her, she is out. She calls me her nurse maid kitty. Sometimes she sings a song called Blackbird to me and calls me her "little blackbird" Considering I am a cat, this does not make sense, but I humor her.
This will be my 7th Christmas here. I came to my family in late November when the girl was 11 and now she is 17. Momma thinks my birthday is sometime in the spring.
Ahh spring! I can't wait for it to get warm enough to sit in the open windows again. Until then, I will nap with Momma, give Kittenzilla his much deserved whap-downs and plot against the vishuss squirrels.
I heard that 3 more kitties went to the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. I hope they are having lots of fun there, now that they are healthy again. I miss my sister Tookie. We used to share the bed. Don't worry Tookie. You have fun and be happy. I'll watch our Momma for you.
So, before I go; what do you see out your windows? I am curious as a cat can be about what other kitties do during the day and at night. Maybe it could be a meme sometime. "I spy out my window..."
See you soon!
Kitty S. A. D.
I think Cody has Seasonal Affective Disorder. Remember, he is my gardening buddy and my front porch relaxing partner. Now, he is restless, and irritable. He snacks and naps and walks to the door and meows. "Hey Mom, shouldn't we be pulling weeds and walking around the yard and sitting in the sun? Hey, why is there a tree... Oh no, it's Winter again!?!"
Poor baby!
Yes, I know that sad little tree needs to be decorated. I hoping before Christmas. sigh...
I still think the flu shot gave me a touch of the flu. The Methotrexate made me queasy and weak and still very tired. I know it's job is to reset my immune system and in the process it's going to kill some white blood cells and just generally make me feel worse before I feel better. Gee, I hope so! I would hate to have to feel like this only to have it not stop the joint damage. There's a part of me that wonders if putting something so toxic in my body is not a good idea. But, to be able to function without pain is a goal I need to aim for. I miss looking forward to gardening and baking and well ,even getting out of bed is rather painful. I will give it a try. I can try the injectable method, which may be less "hurl" inducing. We shall see.
The kitties have of course been very patient. As long as they get food and attention they are happy. Stinky Goodness a few days ago was not fun to open! *o*
Billie seems to be a bit more tired. She eats fairly well in the morning and evening, but naps all day in between. She's never been a hyper cat and she is 13, so I will not worry much yet. She's due for a check up soon, so maybe the Vet will reassure me. She does seem to miss sunning on the enclosed back porch, so maybe she has a bit of S. A. D. too. I wonder how much those sunlight lamps cost?
I know I am so behind in visiting. Thank you all for visiting me. I just adore all of my bogosphere friends! Special Prayers and Purrs for Kelly. She is Scotchy, Sugar and Stryder's mommy. She is having major surgery today and will be very sore for awhile. Hugs Kelly!
Hugs to Everyone!
Billie Says...
Please excuse my Momma for not visiting bloggies or updating ours. She has been sick for a few days. She had a upset tummy from her medicine and it sounded like maybe she had a hairball because she was making that sound kitty's make when they have one. She also had foo, symptoms?
What Momma? Oh, sorry. Flu symptoms from the shot they gave her. Friday night she was shaking so badly that I couldn't even stay on her lap and cuddle. I finally settled in behind her legs when she rested under a blanket on the sofa. I made her feel better, I am certain. :)
She misses everyone terribly and can't wait to feel better and make lots of time to visit.
We send Love and Purrs!
Just Watching The Seasons Change
Autumn turns from golden and mild to winter's icy coat of frost and snow.
Cricket watches the seasons from the windows more than the other kitties do. Tookie did too. Cricket also seems to like an open window in the summer the best. I love an open window in the summertime too. I like the sounds of bugs called "Katy dids" (I think they are called that around here because that's what someone long ago thought that's what the noise they made sounded like?) By late July crickets, (not the Kitty), are chirping and if you listen closely you can hear bats making their high pitched squeaks.
I started a new medicine today. It's called Methotrexate. It is actually a low dose of a type of chemotherapy drug and it is supposed to help my immune system stop attacking my joints, cartillege and organs. We will see I guess. I took it this afternoon and I will have to take it every Wednesday now. Don't let me forget! ;) It made me queasy. Blah! Everything makes me queasy, I swear. My doctor also prescribed a new pain killer called Darvocet. I do not like it at all! It made my head swim for a few hours. I'll stick with Advil or Tylenol, hot baths, heating pads and naps. Maybe if I'm desperate I'll take it again, but yuck! I'm ditzy enough thanks. :)
So, that's it for our Wednesday. Cricket is upstairs, Billie has taken over the chair, Toeshee is sleeping under the sofa and Cody is curled up by my feet on the rug. Oh, this morning, Toeshee smacked Cricket on her butt. Big Mistake!
She whirled around and gave him a double paw whap! Wow, she is fast! I think she's been taking Martial Arts classes. Toeshee didn't know what him, poor little stinker.
I will visit soon ok? Hugs!
Growing Up
Toeshee has not slept in the upstairs bathroom for two nights in a row! Remember we had to tuck him in up there at night so he wouldn't terrorize the other cats. Now, he is sleeping downstairs in the living room for half the night and on our bed with Cricket and Cody for the other half! And, he is being good! This is huge for us and him! I am so proud of him. Cody has helped in this new phase by figuring out that if he hides himself away to sleep in the evening Toeshee won't seek him out to rough house. It makes for a much calmer bedtime. He still will jump on Cody and bite when the mood strikes him, so I still have to keep an eye on them during the day. I wonder if the cold dark nights just have a sedating effect on the cats? I know they do with me.
I'm behind in visiting because I'm feeling a little under the weather. (RA flare and tummy troubles.) I will be playing catch up all week at this rate. I'm hoping after a hot bath and a hot cup of tea I will be feeling good enough to start blog visiting. I wonder if the low pressure system and really cold air set it off? Last winter was pretty rough too. Funny how easily I forget when it's nice and warm in the Summer. :)
My Kitties and I send You Hugs! (^;^)
