Getting Ready for Baby!

After considering both scenarios, we decided to try the cloth diaper route rather than disposable diapers. The big tipping point in our decision was cost. So just before New Year's, we placed our order for cloth diapers, and we received them earlier this week. We ordered the largest kit they had - enough for full-time cloth diapering. We've since washed them and got them all stored away in the change table. We still haven't ordered the crib yet, but at least the baby bottom has been taken care of!

And, our heat-seeking cat found himself a nice little nook for a nap this week =)

Macheo, chilling in the baby's room

Tigger Goes Home

Well, today we took the grey kitten in. The co-worker who took Tux last week, has a friend who is adopting the other kitten. Last week's excitement was pretty hard on mom, but since she still had one kitten to look after it wasn't too bad. So, this morning when we got the last baby ready to go she already knew what was going to happen. Once he was in the kitty carrier, she went up to the door and smelled him, made sure he was ok, and let us go without a fuss.

Tigger (as he's now been named) spent the day with us at work until our co-worker was ready to head home with him. Although we're going to miss him terribly, I'm sure our other cats (with the exception of mom ) are happy to see him go. Talk about throwing the social balance out of whack!

Tux Goes Home

Today, we brought the black kitten to work with us so he could go to his new forever-home. One of our co-workers had decided to adopt him, so her 2-year old cat will have company. She has settled on the name Tux for this cute little guy.

We'll miss him!

Kitten Update!

For the past few weeks, we've had 2 little energetic kittens running rampant around our bedroom. We've found homes for both of them, but have been waiting until they're litter trained, weaned and on solid food before they move to their new homes.

Last week, they learned how to climb up on the bed... that's been quite an adventure. They alternate from playful wrestling matches and sleeping on our pillows, behind our back, on our arms... we've gotten quite good at waking up before we roll over in bed to see where the kittens are first!

As you can see, mom has been taking all the rough-housing in stride...

As of today, they're both using the litter box and eating kitten kibble. Mom has still been nursing them, but it's been getting a little less frequent these days. So, they should be ready to move to their new homes sometime next week. We'll definitely miss them when they're gone!

Kittens!

Of all of our cats, only one hasn't been "fixed"... our youngest female. We've been very careful to confine her to the house as soon as she goes into heat until we're sure it has passed. But, a few days after getting back from Newfoundland we were letting one of the other cats out and she ran and full speed, jumped over them, and was gone for the rest of the day.

Now here we are, 2 months later, and she has given birth to two kittens! She's a first-time (and will be only time!) mother and she's doing a great job looking after her babies. One of them is black with little white toes on all 4 paws, a white spot on it's chest, and a white belly; the other one is a tabby cat.

Pictures will have to wait until they're a little bigger... mom has them in a cozy spot in our closet and we don't want to disturb her. I'm sure they'll be up and about in no time!

Cats go Free!

After unsuccessfully trying to keep our cats within our "enclosure" (i.e., our deck) David decided it was time to let them run free in our yard. So far, we'd only had 2 cats who came and went as they pleased. Today, that number is up to seven!

Cleo exploring

 What's really cute about it, is that several of them like to stay together as they explore the yard.

Kali, Cleo, and Pepper, intrigued by the garage...

If either one of us goes out with them, they have a tendency to lay down near us and, usually, roll around.

Caesar and Cleo, taking a break

Cat Grass!

David picked up some cat grass a couple of weeks ago, and this past weekend we finally sacrificed it to our 'herd'...

Spoiled kitty

Lynxie is our spoiled cat... she demands that other cats wash her face for her. Fortunately, her older sister Kali is always willing to help her out.

The lion rears his head

I know, I know... I've been neglecting the blog lately. But, I'll make up for it today! 

Last Saturday we had a snowstorm... so much for March coming in like a lamb! Not that the cats minded at all. Caesar was completely mesmerized by the birds at the feeder, and was oblivious to the falling snow.

Cleo, however, was having a great time with the snow!

We woke up Sunday morning to a pretty coat of snow on all the trees, and more snow falling.

We headed out in the snow to Oxford Mills, just south of Ottawa, to celebrate my Grandmothers birthday. The main highways were horrible, and everyone was driving in the middle of the two lanes. I was worried the county roads I had to take to get there would be even worse, but actually they were in better condition than the highway! We had a great time visiting with everyone, and we got to see how big our nephew is getting. 

The sun was setting on the way home... red sky at night, sailor's delight... it was beautiful!

Cat Antics

While I was making supper last night, Pepper decided he wanted to play with a piece of pepper that escaped the frying pan... I couldn't resist the irony!

And of course Bella decided that the canning pot is her new favourite spot this morning:

The curious cat

My parents' gift was in a large box this year, and had been sitting in their living room for a few days before Christmas. So, on Christmas eve we asked them to open it. My mom's cat, Daisy, was very curious... we figure it was probably because she could smell our cats on the box, and figured they were inside.

"Nope... no one but me!"

Our Shy Love-bug

Jinxie is one of our shyest cats, but when David or I are downstairs watching tv, he turns into the most loving cat! He has to be curled up on one of us, and often reaches out to touch your face with his paw.

Kali's Adventure

Last Friday, we let Kali out and she decided to take a walk around the property (as she does most times she goes out). Unfortunately, she didn't come home. We called, and called, but got no response. She still wasn't there when we got up, or came home from work... we were really starting to get worried. Over the summer we've heard coyotes yipping nearby, and we know there are fishers and foxes in the area as well. But we never gave up hope, and called for her every chance we got.

Then tonight when we got home (in the pouring rain), we heard loud meowing at our front door. David opened it and Kali came running in! She was very hungry and starved for attention - she didn't stop meowing for an hour! We checked her all out, and she seems fine - no injuries; she lost a bit of weight, but that's not really a bad thing.

She's very happy to be home!

Bella's Day Out

David decided to take Bella for a walk around the yard today. She had a great time exploring the property!