Thursday, May 11

[chochiyo_sama]

Thursday, May 11

Today was a totally unproductive day.  I was up before 10 because Lily told me last night that she was coming over around 11 to drop off some banana cupcakes and leftover mashed potatoes and pick up the cookies, pastries, and potato salad I made yesterday for her and Mom. 

I worked so hard yesterday that I fell asleep in the recliner and didn’t wake up till after midnight.  The oven had been on all afternoon and into the evening yesterday, so the house was very hot, and I was very sweaty.  I was too tired to take a shower before I went to bed, but I had my ceiling fan going.  It took a while, but eventually I cooled off enough to sleep.  I was awakened several times in the night as a series of thunderstorms blew through with lots of loud thunder and heavy rain.

Also, all the physical work I did yesterday set off the arthritis pain in my shoulders (mostly) and knees.  Tylenol has not been very effective in dulling the pain, either.  I have spent most of the day in the recliner working on my doll inventory and putting pictures of my dolls on the “Joy of Doll Collecting” Facebook page.

It was much later than 11 am when Lily showed up to drop off and pick up food.  She brought my mail which was good.  She hounded me to come to her house today to play games with her and her friends, which was annoying.  She wants me to go to town with her tomorrow to look for cheap cat food for Finn.  I don’t want to. 

I called my mother to let her know that Lily would be there shortly to drop off some things for her.  I ended up talking to her for far too long.  She called me back twice.  Sigh.

I did manage to call in my grocery order.  I did not order a lot, but I needed a few things like milk, asparagus, chicken broth, and yogurt.

I am worried about Sawyer.  He has been dumpy today.  Usually, he is right there hounding me for food when I am laying out their breakfast and supper.  Also, he immediately comes out to escort me to the bathroom every time I head there.  He has spent most of the day lying on the rug in the bedroom.  He hasn’t puked or done anything like that, but I am worried because he just isn’t acting like himself. He has not eaten much today, and he LOVES his food. He was very active and playful yesterday.  His eyes are bright, and he responds when I speak to him.  He’s made at least two or three trips to the breezeway, presumably to use the litter boxes.   I hope he hasn’t eaten something that isn’t food and plugged up his intestines or poisoned himself.  I will keep a careful eye on him tomorrow.  If he isn’t “right,” I will be taking him to the vet immediately.

He can be an annoying little pain in the ass, but he is also my favorite of the two boys, and I love him very much.  Please pray for my little boy.

Well, I want to be in bed very soon, so I’m going to sign off for now.

Comments

[acelightning73]

May Bast bless and protect your feline companion.

[the_godiva]

Don't you have a window in the kitchen you can open when you're cooking and baking? Don't tell me the cats shredded that one too. You might consider having your screens redone in metal instead of plastic mesh.

My doctor is trying to get me to drop the Aleve and take turmeric instead. I have two bottles of capsules. Once my back is more or less pain free, hopefully from the physical therapy sessions and therapy pool, I might try it. It's supposed to relieve inflammation and takes about 4-8 weeks to become effective. Dosages I've read are mixed. Some are one pill twice a day, or three times a day or two pills. Since I haven't started yet I haven't looked into it more closely. But it's something you might consider. You'll need to watch out for if it interferes with any other medication you take. But if not, taking one or two turmeric capsules a few times a day might help you with your shoulders and other parts.

Why is she giving Finn cheap cat food? Doesn't she love him? Can't she afford to feed him?

I did a grocery list tonight but I am not planning on going to the store for a while. There is nothing I absolutely have to have. I might just pick up some fruit and a few salads but I want to empty the freezer and refrigerator, not fill it back up.

Yes, that is the first thing I thought of. He's blocked. He's constipated.

But if he won't let you clean his diarrhea-butt no way is he going to allow you to give him a cat-enema.