The Small Black Kitten /Fat Ass Update

Remember this small black kitten?

Look how big she is. Not Maine Coon Cat big like my Tigger was, but compared to the little 2 pound fluffball we adopted, she has really grown.

She loves the screen porch.
She has learned to climb onto the kitchen counters. The water bottle doesn't even phase her, so I have given up trying to keep her on the floor. Every day I find evidence of mischief.

Pipe cleaners from the craft stash

Socks from Sorority Girl's laundry

My pedometer. Should I clip it on her and see how many steps she walks in a day?

A few years ago I embarked on the Lose My Fat Ass Project. I Lost 65, then hurt my neck, crawled into bed and gained back 30. LMFA is officially back ON!
I lost 5 pounds in the past 2 weeks. My Fitness Pal is very cool for logging your food diary and keeping track of your meals and exercise. I'm back to walking about 10-12 miles a week and working back up to 15.

Other big things? Check out this bird that was hanging out below the porch.

Bear With Me

We live in an area with Black Bears. Every now and then we hear a story of a bear in someone's yard. One lady found one swimming in her pool. Mr Sunshine has seen them on the golf course in the early morning and the elementary school, in that same neighborhood, where Sorority Girl is interning had a Bear Drill! 2 weeks ago.

Last year there was a story about a local nutcase who was leaving rotisserie chickens in his back yard for the bears. One night he forgot to leave the chicken and a bear banged on the door. When he opened the door, the bear smacked him in the face! If I'm lyin', I'm dyin'.

Most of these sightings were at least 2 miles from our large apartment complex. We take our trash to a community dumpster in the center of the complex. Imagine my surprise last week when I saw this sign at the dumpster area...

This is NOT a little black bear, but I don't really need an excuse to show you a little black kitten (who thinks I'm her mama)

Interview With A NEW Cat!

January 22 is National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day! Back in 2009 I answered Tigger's questions.
This year I'm answering questions posed by our new kitten Lily.

She's only 8 weeks old and has only been living here for 18 hours, so I don't think she has too many questions yet.

LILY:  How cute am I?
LMSS: You are ADORABLE!!! Very affectionate with all of us. You are curious, a little bit of a Diva, pretty vocal.

LILY: Is it true that I'm adopted?
LMSS: Yes, you are. You are the first kitty we've ever adopted from a shelter and the Humane Society staff did a great job with you. They said you were very skittish when you arrived there last week. They spent a lot of time handling you and snuggling you and now you're very comfortable with people. You had to leave your former home because your owner's landlord said "no pets".

LILY: Why did you name me Lily?
LMSS: Sorority Girl named you. She LOVES Modern Family. The little girl in that show is adopted and her name is Lily. When we first met you we decided you looked like the name Lily would fit. Speaking of  Sorority Girl, the two of you bonded instantly. I fell in love with you when I picked you up and cuddled you.

LILY: What's up with THIS ANNOYING THING??

LMSS: Sorry baby girl. You were spayed Sat. morning and we don't want you to lick or scratch until your incision heals. I know eating and playing and snuggling is hard right now, but hang in there for a few more days.

LILY: When will you guys let me sleep in a bed with a warm person?
LMSS: I think we need to wait until the plastic collar comes off. Also you aren't allowed to roam in that end of the apartment until you learn to stop jumping onto the bathroom counter. Embrace the soft coziness of the pillow on the living room floor.

LILY: Can I really have that stuffed Monkey Baby?
LMSS: Yes. She is soft and cuddly and you like to chew on her tail and legs. I saw you flip her halfway across the living room, so you obviously enjoy playing with her. I'll take your picture next time you get in the mood to wrestle with her.

LILY: Thanks for adopting me.
LMSS: You're welcome, sweetie. We already love you.