19.02
8.55am FBG 5.2
My mother tells me she is nearly back to normal and my brother confirms return of appetite, although she still tires easily. Great relief all round.
Today an unusually busy day. MrSlim is installing the last skylight in the attic. Cutting a hole in the roof to accommodate it.
I have been planting a few rather weedy looking cauliflower and cabbage plants in the new insect proof enclosure we made together yesterday. Of course Kiki thinks this is for her benefit and we had to have some stern words about the effect of claws on the netting before she decided to investigate other opportunities for entertainment. During the afternoon Kiki joined me in the cider press building where I was sorting, splitting and transporting to the woodshed logs that MrSlim had cut a few days ago. Kiki was excitable - climbing up the supports and then demanding a rescue when unable to get down. She went to new heights managing to get onto the roof and then needing a rescue. After much persuasion she learnt to use a ladder so I left her up there knowing that the nearest apple tree where a pair of blackbirds are nesting was a leap too far for her.
To my surprise another cat visited. A full Tom! Maybe Kiki wandered while we were away and they made friends. I havent seen any other cats except the two who live here for a couple of years. There are no visiting strays. Kiki is just over six months old and has an appointment at the vets in ten days. Just in time I think.
I watched her hasten down the ladder to meet him. He did the slow blink that
@gennepher talks about and a little chirping noise, which Kiki returned. Very handsome cat, brown tabby and white with lovely pale green eyes and friendly. When I told MrSlim about him he suggested an exchange!
Maybe it was mean of me, but I did the strict cat mom thing and took her inside despite her protests " but Mum, there's a boy come to call" he hung around for a while, both of them checking out all the doors and windows. Kiki very excited charging round trying to get out, but I am firm. No kittens for you Girl.
A welcome side effect of her hormones is the sudden increase in affection for us. MrSlim actually asked "what is wrong with her - she is being friendly?"
So tonight I had Kiki cuddled up in my arms and purring for a long time. ( cant remember the last time she did this) Until she was distracted by cheetahs on Tv.
Now if she would just catch the mouse that arrived in the kitchen today we will all be happy.
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