be careful of what you say to kitties

So last night I had another parade of kitties tell me that I was sleeping too long. at 12:30 AM. Um.. hello.. I had only been 'gone' for like three to four hours.. So tonight I made a decree. I said to my kitties.. "Anyone, INCLUDING you Emmy, who wakes me up in the middle of the night is going to be thrown against the wall" Ok, so I would never really do that... well I did it once, when the bed was right up against the wall and muffin startled me... and didn't I feel HORRIBLE afterwards..

Anyway.. I tried to sound all mean and menacing... I think it worked because I was just awoken by some very strange noise. I can't figure out what it was. I thought maybe it was Emmy grinding her teeth (that is a HORRID noise that she makes apparently when she has nausea.) So I woke up to find out what was going on.

Big mistake.

I awake to find a ring of kitties around me. Em is right next to me, head near the pillows. Jack and Ollie are on the footboard, and muffin and tweedle are on the kitty stairs at the foot of the bed. We made stairs for Em when we bought the new bed so she could get up there. She can still make it on her own, but it is very difficult for her.

Its a good thing I'm not paranoid about my kitties, or I would wonder.

Eli was hovering by the door... ready to take my threat seriously maybe? He seemed very happy that I was up, but very concerned at the same time.

I could almost hear the kitties saying "Oh.. Your up. Well, that's good. we so missed you. (but we didn't do it, we are good kitties!!!)" Em couldn't stop licking me and being very happy I was awake.

Did I mention its 3am?

One of these days I am going to have to get and stay grumpy at these cats. I mean come on.. I have to get my sleep. Its just so hard when they are so happy to see you.

The kittens. They are getting a little more than a little obnoxious. Mipsy found my toes and can't stop biting them. I hate to wear shoes when I go in the kitten room as they are always under foot and I want warning if I am about to step on them. They also totally enjoy chewing on my fingers. At least they are good about that, but it still stings.

kitty conspiracy

Muffin: "Em.. Emmy.. Go lick Mommy's nose"
Em: "why"
Muffin: "Cause its time for her to get up now"
Em: "really?"
Muffin: "YES REALLY" - exasperated sigh
Em: "well if you are sure" - licks nose
Muffin: "Yes, I'm sure. Lick it again, and I'll step on her bladder.. that usually works"
Em: "ok" lick lick
Muffin: "JACK! Get in here.. Step on mommy and whine a little"
Jack: "ok" whine "Why am I doing this?"
Muffin: "cause its time for Mommy to get up now.. I mean come on.. its almost 5:00 AM!!"
Jack: whine
Muffin: step
Em: lick
Eli: squeak
Mommy: "Ok Ok.. geeze.. IM UP!"
Jack: whine
Muffin: step
Em: lick


Actually had to get help this morning getting them off me. It was obnoxious!

In other news, my kitties have been bad bad little kitties. They have been stealing toys from the kittens. Now if you were able to talk to them, I am certain they would tell you that the kittens are GIVING their toys away.. but I know better. Yesterday though I just about flipped out. I gave the kittens a toy on a string attached to a pole. I found the pole with about one inch of string left. I figured the kittens just chewed on it. But then I found the toy at the base of the basement stairs. no string anywhere. I'm sure it is IN one of my kitties. (arrrgggh!)

The kittens were utterly adorable this morning. They have been finding new and exciting places to sleep. Each morning it is a new spot. Today it was inside one of the drawers that I have to hold kitten supplies. I bought one of those plastic storage drawers.. it was open slightly, and they had crawled in.. it was so cute it almost hurt. :D

four more ounces to go and they'll be going back. Probably sometime next week.

I haven't really had time for this bunch.. so I'm thinking about taking a little time off. I say that from time to time, but I rarely do.

Ok mom, you've been sleeping five hours now...

time to wake UP! *shoves basket with kitty meds on floor*

grrr.

I spent several hours last night making cat food. I do not enjoy doing this. Don't think the hubby enjoys giving it to them, and they don't seem overly enjoyed eating it either.. well sometimes they do. But hey.. food isn't supposed to be about enjoyment, is it? (shhh.. don't tell them otherwise!!)

I bought another cornish game hen to try on them. I can't believe I hacked that thing up into pieces. I almost cried seeing its neck and legs.. And my great and mighty hunters will have nothing to do with it. So kitten fodder it becomes. These fosters LOVE raw food.

They are doing well. The little scardey cat (I can't believe they don't have names yet. Just big boy, monkey boy, little miss Myla and the scared one) is making some progress. The neat thing about him is if you lay him on his back he seems to go into a trance. Very cool.

The cat door seems to be helping Em. She's not all intent on eating at meal times, but by the time the next meal comes around, the food we gave her is all gone. her BG levels aren't great, but she is putting on weight and seems interested in things - well as much as to be expected with her. I still find her sleeping in the oddest spots. The hardwood floor has become a new one for her. I can't imagine that feels very good on her bones.. but I'm not about to tell her she can't do that. I know she can make it up on the bed. If she can't there are pillows strewn around for the kitties, and there are always clothes and bed pillows around (ok ok, I admit it, we are not the best housekeepers on the face of the planet)

I am a little concerned about the rabbit. I actually picked her up the other day (she hates to be held or petted) and noticed she's pulling fur off her belly. She's probably bored in her cage all day, but considering the destruction she has causing lately.. Photos, now photo albums.. folders, papers, everything but the items I put in there for her to chew on! I'm considering getting her a dog / baby playpen to ensure she stays away from the content lining the walls.

Why we have holes in our bathroom doors

Ok, so we made the effort. We have a magnetic cat door and installed it in the master bathroom so that only Em can get in. After a small adjustment of the key, it works pretty well. She remembers cat doors, so it was no work to get her to use it.

Of course, this is the newest challenge for all the other kitties. They must find a way through this door.

All the commotion seems to be a little disconcerting for Em. She was off her food again last night. Either that or she was just off her food again. I don't know.

I guess the next step is just to wait and see if this works or not.

The Emmy Blog

Apparently, I should rename this thing. I have foster kittens, but they are doing so well I have so little to talk about...

Unlike Em.. who vomited again last night.. shortly after having a little snack, and now does not want breakfast. Her sugars were lower this morning.. so no food, no insulin.. she's just sleeping away on the bed, and is content to do so .. Offered her two types of food too. Hopefully when I get home from work today it will all be gone.

I am considering taking her to the vet, but I am thinking about waiting till she vomits again. It is so infrequent at this point. She did it the other morning, simply because she forgot there was food. She woke me up hurling bile, and when I went into the bathroom she begged for food. It was right there in front of her but it was like she didn't recognize it until I pointed it out.. at which point she shoveled it into her face. I am seriously starting to think her mind is completely gone. I have been joking that she was losing it for years.. but this, and I can no longer read her at all. I have no idea what she wants, and hubby suggested it was because she has no idea what she wants anymore. Breaks my heart.