Today marks 4 weeks since we moved into this house. And as of yesterday, every single box is unpacked and everything is put away. The last things on my list were to organize the shed, put together the shelf unit in the garage, and then organize the garage. That is all done! We close on the old house tomorrow and then we can start thinking about slowly working on this house.
I’ve been trying to convince Fred that since we’re having the carpet in the master bedroom and computer room pulled up and replaced with the same kind of flooring as upstairs, we should go ahead and paint those rooms now because it won’t matter if some klutzy klutz drops paint on the floor. He’d rather wait until winter, so we’ll likely wait (he’s a better painter than I am and doesn’t hate it as much as I do.)
I had an appointment in Southeast Huntsville (where the old house is located) the other day, and dropped by to pick up the router and Nest camera I’d left there as an extra measure of security (it was positioned so that if anyone came in any door, they’d be caught on camera. Not surprisingly, the only people who came in were inspectors, potential buyers, and realtors. Borrring.) I walked through the house and double-checked to be sure we hadn’t left anything behind, and I have to say: it’s a great house, but it never really felt like home to me. The new house already does.
(I plan to take pictures this weekend and get a house tour put together next week or so.)
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That’s one packed milk bar.
It’s popular with the locals.
Alfie Alfredo loves his mama.
Those pictures were taken before Molly Marinara was spayed. She didn’t let them nurse at all the day she was spayed (I’ve seen many a mama get home from their spay surgery and flop down to let kittens nurse) and only a little last night. She may be on the path to weaning them – we’ll see!
Tia Teriyaki can’t believe how cute she is.
Alfie Alfredo’s all “Hello, good-lookin’!”
Theo Pesto needs a squoosh.
Did I mention that Alfie Alfredo loves his mama?
Tia Teriyaki’s all “Ooh, I could use a face wash too, Mama.”
Franco Fondue loves to climb on top of Hannah Hollandaise’s cage.
Tia Teriyaki has a complaint.
Hannah Hollandaise is all “Is it safe out there?”
Sweet Miss Sofia Soy Sauce.
So, I don’t want to get too excited yet, but I think Molly Marinara is starting to soften toward Hannah Hollandaise. There were times yesterday when Hannah would go floomping by Molly, and Molly would ignore her or just hiss half-heartedly. I spent a lot of time in the foster room with Hannah free-roaming, and there were a couple of times when Hannah would make one of the other kittens squeal, Molly would start to stomp over to her, and I was able to distract her. But notably she never RAN at Hannah, and that’s an improvement.
A thing I noticed when I was in the foster room – and I don’t know if this is new behavior or just something I somehow failed to notice before now – is that the kittens all hiss and growl at each other. They might do it a bit more emphatically at Hannah, but in the course of 10 minutes, pretty much everyone hissed/growled at each other. Molly never seemed to notice when it was one of her own kittens hissing/growling at another of her own kittens (I see how you are, Molly), but when Hannah was involved she was definitely keeping a very close eye on things.
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Yep. Charlie still loves his ham-mick!
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Previously
2020: D’Artagnan is all “Excuse you, Athos, she was taking MY picture.”
2019: I feel like Antoine and Amelie were talking about me.
2018: The Bowl of Eliot is particularly fresh this morning.
2017: No entry.
2016: Hemlock does his Norma Desmond impression.
2015: “WE IZ HUNGRY!!!”
2014: On Tuesdays, we leap.
2013: “Hodor,” he says modestly.
2012: No entry.
2011: No entry.
2010: She’s had just about enough of your shenanigans.
2009: Meet the True Bloods.
2008: YOU MAKE KITTY SCARED.
2007: No entry.
2006: No entry.
2005: Oh, yeah. He haaaates having his belly rubbed. Uh huh. Suuuure he does.
Charlie’s hammick keeps shrinking! He’s such a long, tall glass of water.
How much does he weigh now?
Completely unpacked in just four weeks!! I am IMPRESSED! And despite those adorably distracting kittens! Wow!
Congratulations on unpacking. How’s Dewey? Still camera shy?
I like the picture of Charlie in the hammock. That Belly! Please give it a snorgle from me.
You’re gonna need a bigger hammick!
Has Uncle Charlie met Molly and the Dippers?!
We moved a lot while I was growing up and got good at settling quickly. Not every place we lived seemed like home so that made sense to me. I’m glad you are all settled and ready to go and the old house is taken care of as well! Good job!!
Hannah Hollandaise is quite bit older that the rest of the dippers isn’t she. She is part of the meezers that are taking a break from PetSmart (right?), and they are like 3 months but just very tiny. They are a hoot btw super active, cute ant talkative – Hannah seems to be a lot calmer.
Dang it – pressed post too soon. About your old house. It is beautiful, but I think you were super impressed by all the built-ins and that won you over. And also the yard was too small, but you learned about cat-fence which is a great thing. BTW – if you ever need replacement netting, my hubby got Deer Fencing at Tractor Supply and Lowes or Home Depot carry it too. Less expensive and what really makes it “cat safe” are the special brackets for the top of the fence and for around trees. But if you need to fence off an area, replace damaged mesh or want to build an all enclosed catio that might be an alternative.
Yeah, we got a roll of the netting from Tractor Supply for this house – it was much cheaper!
I would have collapsed and had a “personal day” mid way between emptying boxes.
You are a Super Hero !
I guess Charlie visiting the fosters isn’t in the any-time-soon category?
I really like how you’ve expanded your (kitten-eye-level) mirror collection over the years…and the shapes! Where are you finding such unique mirrors?
I’m glad you feel at home in your new place.
I love it when a Mom cat has a little “mini me” in her litter. It looks like there are a couple of candidates in this group.