We're Back!
And so I'm back online, after the longest hiatus I've ever taken (or will ever take). My apologies for having been silent for so long! As you may remember--when last we left off--I was scrambling to finish writing my next book before leaving the country for a couple of weeks.
Yes, yes, you're saying impatiently. It's very nice that to hear what you've been doing, but we come here to hear about the cats! Fair enough. As you know, Clayton's surgery was a complete success, and he zips around on his three legs so fast he's a blur most of the time (except when he's sleeping).
He and Fanny are so much like Homer was at their age! Always happy, everybody's friend, the first ones to greet new people when they come in the door. The main difference is that they aren't quite as obsessively attached to me (or to Laurence) as Homer was when he was little, but that's because they're soooooooooo in love with each other. I've never experienced living with littermates before, and I honestly don't think more than ten minutes goes by in this apartment without Laurence and I either cracking up at their antics or having to say, "Awwwwwwwwwwww..." at how adorable they are together.
As you can see from the above photo, they're wearing their little belled collars (so it pretty much always sounds like Christmas in our house), which has helped immensely in terms of acclimating Homer to their presence. He plays with them occasionally, but mostly he seems to have intuited that the kittens have each other, that there aren't any sick kitties anymore requiring constant care and attention, and that he can therefore have me even more to himself than he used to. He sleeps in our bed every night--just him, as the kittens are happy to sleep wherever they drop once they've worn themselves out. He spends a chunk of time every day playing with me and Da Bird while the kittens figure out new ways to dismantle various rooms in our apartment (those two are ACTIVE!), and he curls up in my lap the rest of the time. He's a bit slower than he used to be, and his fur is grizzled with gray these days, but he's happy. God knows he deserves to be!
Last week Laurence and I were in a Costco in New Jersey and found a four-and-half-pound can of tuna! "That's bigger than Homer!" I said. So, naturally, we had to bring it home, and thereby made three kitties very happy.
At the ripe old age of almost-15, Homer's somewhat jaded when it comes to tuna, but the kittens were beyond ecstatic. :-D
I'll have more stories, and pictures (and even video!) in the days to come. This is just a general catch-up on what we've been doing these past few weeks. I have to say, it feels really, REALLY good to be back!
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Tuesday, 10 July 2012
I just exhaled, which I've been waiting to do for a long time! I'm so glad your blog silence was due to all wonderful things...I was getting paranoid that things were not good! You deserve your "vacation" from all things social media. Super happy to learn that Homer is enjoying himself, and you, like the old days! Long live Homer! What a great and special being he is! As for Clayton and Fanny...it's funny; I have two rescued litter mates (a boy Jazz-Purr and a girl Sophie Rose) and they just tolerate each other! I adopted them as a "bonded pair," but they ignore each other as much as possible, seem to have jealousy regarding my attention, never groom each other, or cuddle up with each other. The only interaction they have with one another is an occasional "fight." Never serious, but not affectionate. I wish they loved one another, but they are perfect in every other way, so I really can't complain. Anyway, I'm glad that all three seem to be doing so well! Keep on Keepin' on!!!
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Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Welcome back. Glad to see you & those furbabies are doing well. Give them all kisses for me.
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Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Welcome back! You deserved a break and I certainly understand.
I leave myself on a mission trip to the Lydia Patterson Institute in El Paso this week. This means hubby and my two teens will be in charge of the cat house! I try not to think about it... :-0
Smiles to you, Laurence, Homer and the kittens.
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Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Gwen, terrific to hear your updates! Glad you got rested; you sure DID deserve a break! SO happy that Homer-and-the-interlopers are working out great! (and that he doesn't think of them as interlopers!)
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Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Definitely have missed hearing about the Cooper kitties! Glad Fanny and Clayton are making themsleves at home and giving you some cheery times after losing Vashti and Scarlett so close together. Homer sounds like he's rising to the challenge of 2 youngsters very well. Glad you had some down time and are back online Gwen!
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Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Welcome back Gwen, Homer and the darling little kittens......You have all been miseed.......(Laurence too !)
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Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Missed....I can spell.....really Gwen......
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Tuesday, 10 July 2012
So glad you are back! Give your sweet little ones a pat for me!
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Tuesday, 10 July 2012
So glad you had some time to yourself and also glad to hear all three of your furry kids are doing well!!
We have 5 furry ones, two are siblings and they ignore each other!! (Although when little they curled up together)We also have a one eyed kitty...he is the neatest cat ever!! WE love all five of our "kids"! -
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Gwen, it is always so good to hear from you, sharing your journey and seeing the new pics of Homer and the two babies! All seems to be well in your world and I am so happy to know that. Hugs to all! Looking forward to more updates soon.
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Tuesday, 10 July 2012
It is so good to see you back and hear such wonderful updates on Homer and the babies! It sounds like you really enjoyed a much needed rest and catch up with yourself time, too! Thank you for the smiles today, Gwen!!
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Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Glad to have you back. I completely understand the need to renew, refresh, and recharge your batteries. How nice that you were able to do so, and that you have such an understanding and cooperative husband. I myself have 2 sister siblings. They are now 9 months old. One of them has a deformed right eye but let me tell you, she is as adventurous and acrobatic as her sister. We have taken to calling them The Two Terrible Gray Sisters because of the havoc they cause... But it is such fun watching them rampage around, isn't it? Enjoy it - they grow up so fast! I am happy to hear Homer is still snuggling with you and enjoying life in general. Give him a nice hug from me and my kitties, will you please? You guys are an absolutely wonderful family!
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Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Oh, this wonderful news leaves me with (happy) tears in my eyes.
I am SO happy that Homer is content and accepting of the new babies and that he has more one on one time with Mom. I know that as our
furbabies age, our time with them becomes so extra precious.
I had 2 littermate boys who were best friends from the start until
one pased away. They were truly bonded as it appears that Clayton and Fanny are. How nice for you and for them!
So good to hear from you. I am looking forward to more posts and to your book.
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Tuesday, 10 July 2012
I'm so glad you had a chance to recharge--as a writer at my desk all day, I certainly understand the need! I was just so worried that something bad had happened, so it's especially nice to hear how well things are going! Welcome back!!!!!!!
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Tuesday, 10 July 2012
It is wonderful to see the kittens. Two years ago I adopted brother and sister tuxedo kitties whose mother was killed before they were a week old. They were SO CUTE (but into everything) as kittens, and loved each other beyond words. Now he weighs in at 18 pounds and she at about 12, and they are not as close as they once were. All of that to say, enjoy those babies while they are still cute and fun! I love my two big cats, but they mostly just slelep and eat and torment the dog now. I am glad Homer has adapted to the babies, and it is wonderful to hear that your family is together and happy once again! You were missed while you were on your well deserved hiatus.
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Tuesday, 10 July 2012
We missed you! Recharging the batteries is a must though as is quality kitty cuddling time. Glad you were able to indulge in both - and more!
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Tuesday, 10 July 2012
I understand why you were gone, but glad you're back. Glad the kitties are doing well. My cat seems to enjoy being an only child. I got a bit worried about her yesterday because she missed a jump. She loves her laser toy and lap time.
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Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Your break sounds like it was heaven. Glad you're back and look forward to updates about the kitties! Thanks again for Homer's book, which inspired us to adopt our blind cat Lizzy. Lizzy is indescribably amazing...we love our other two cats as well, but there's something about Lizzy. And to think we may not have had her in our life if we hadn't read about Homer...
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Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Well ya got a much needed break,we all need that,so glad to hear that the fur babies are doing well :-)
Missed you and the kittehs! Can't wait to see more pictures and video.