These are things that are stressing us today.
1. We've learned recently that Jacque's breast cancer has returned.
2. Brian is in the midst of a job search.
3. Our elderly cat is now completely ignoring her personal hygiene and none of us really feel like helping her with that.
That's a heavy list. I get it. So I'll opt to write about the cat.
Kitty's hygiene has turned into a curious issue for me. I have had cats for many years. While I wouldn't say I was meticulous about their care all the time, I was pretty reliable. Cleaning the litter box each night was part of my wash face+brush teeth+go to the bathroom bedtime routine. My most recent lovey cat passed away about 6 months prior to Brian and I moving in together.
Since moving in with Kitty I am totally copping an attitude about litter box duty and expecting Brian to do it and getting annoyed when it's not done. Although annoyed, I'm still not doing it. Let's work to come to a shared understanding that this is dumb. (Are we there? Thanks.) Brian DOES clean the litter box. But if it is not done when I want it done (daily), I need to just DO. IT. This may be a request for a little kick in the butt. Shoot me a text some random day if you would please to remind me that the energy to clean the kitty litter is so small compared to the energy spent (wasted) not doing it. So simple. Stressor gone.
As far as giving kitty a bath though, I guess we're still uncertain if that would be a good idea. Is anyone else we know a cat-bather? Do tell.
For the other stress points, we'll keep talking. That is what this blog is for - to keep you informed on our lives and to give you an opportunity to keep us honest in our goal to celebrate all the positives about this beautiful life we share.
I will also talk about the cat.
ReplyDeleteI say go for the bathing option. And video it... Have a feeling it will be hilarious (well not for Kitty) and laughter always helps:)
Oh my... since I am at a complete loss for words right now all I will say is that I will be praying for you!!! I will be praying for all of the items on the stressor list, but I will admit I will be putting a bit more emphasis on #1. And now I will move on to kitty... I have bathed a few cats before, some do better than others, but if it is a first time bath then I will tell you to proceed with caution! Please wear protection, cat claws can do a lot of damage, you don't want to look like you took part in a sword fight after bath time! Love ya!
ReplyDeleteI will admit, as much as I love cats, after reading about stressor #1 the rest sort of sounded like "whaa whaa wha wha whaa" ( insert Charlie Brown teacher voice). I don't know what to say. The only thing I can offer is my prayer. I pray for another miracle during this time of Christmas miracles. Hugs to you and your family my friend.
ReplyDeleteSomehow I missed this post....Mr. Kitty..... Don't bathe him. Oh wait...does he stink? Crap. Well then maybe bathe him. You can buy pet wipes at the store for dogs and I assume they work for cats. Probably less stressful than a bath and he will think u are petting him. As for the litter box..... Maybe just buy 9 or 10 more of them. It can be an adventure for him deciding which one to use. Then u only have to clean them every few weeks. Lol. Seems reasonable. Muah! (Those are kisses for Jacque.... Sorry Brian...maybe after our SECOND meeting u may have one). =)
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