So Hard to Say Goodbye…
Unfortunately, my bio dad and new step-mom had to leave. They left about two hours ago. My bio dad, who I get my gentle quietness from, was looking good. He lost a few pounds and continues to be the big teddy bear (the just right size for hugging kind).
My step-mom works with children everyday and really connects with my little tornado. She has a knack for making him behave and listen. Don’t misunderstand me, he still bounces from one thing to the next like he is a rubberball in a cement mixer. However, she tamed him like a circus lion.
It was just magic the way she handles him. I am pretty good, but I could sure learn a thing or two from this seasoned veteran of pre-school combat.
Our time with them today was short but very cherished. We all enjoyed our time together. Dad took to Sydnie (the dog) like she were his own and Mom took to Fi Fi (the cat) like they were best buds. [And if you read the cat's blog, you'd know he is barely tolerable of his servants.]
He did, however, wreak (and I mean wreak!) his revenge for all the petting and cooing over him by depositing some stinky love (of the fecal nature) on her shirt.
She cleaned her shirt, the cat stepped in in while in his litterbox and I bathed him afterwards. Lot’s of fun!!! It was, in a word, WRETCHED. But cats will be cats! Oh, well…
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Ahhh. Love those family visits! When my father in law comes to town it means I don’t have to walk the dog for the duration of thier stay!! Man he loves our dog. I do too, but with three boys under age 5 the dog gets attention dead last. Poor girl! And Mom in law (Mimi) has a special carisma with the boys. She is always so positive and upbeat! I don’t know how she does it, just a special personality I guess. Some people hate the In laws, but I have little to complain about. Other than the house getting a little crowded, visits with the fam are always good!!!
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Ugh! Cats will be cats. We have a new cat who is 4 years old. I just got my children sleeping through the night, please tell me oh tell me, how do I get the cat to sleep through the night?
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Tag…you’re it! http://www.introverts.net/2007/06/08/now-i-know-my-abcsmeme/
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