sunday snapshots

from where I sit feeling so ill with a headache and sore swollen throat... I've not been ill in so long so going to be a lazy day if that's even possible with this lot! I'm sure my body is telling me the cold weather is coming and I really don't suit the colder months.  This time last year I was pregnant and the only time in my life I've not felt the cold...what does pregnancy do to change your norms?... I think I need to live in warmer climes, if you had the choice where in the world would you wish to live, and why?...

Oscar AKA grumpy persian cat

I think it's time I dedicated a post to Oscar.  You are probably wondering who or what is Oscar so here he is....

Oscar has always been grumpy, during his lifetime (he's only 7) he's been forced to live with 4 children, 4 different dogs, and various other pets including rats, fish, rabbits and chickens.  He also, as I'm sure you've gathered, has really long hair.   Make that fur.  Sadly Oscar doesn't like being groomed at all which makes for quite a scene when the dreaded brush or clippers come out. 

The latest addition in Oscars life is Nelly who now at 9 months has become OBSESSED with him.  I'm not exagerrating, she is NUTS about him.  Sadly Oscar is not flattered by all this unwanted attention and doesn't appreciate her slobbery kisses or over enthusiatic pulls and pats which Nelly just can't contain.

Her worst reaction is a high pitched squeal in his ear when she manages to grab his passing rubs (you know the sort when your cat is hungry and dances and brushes against you meowing and purring).  He is utterly disgusted ad alarmed when she does this squeal in his ears.

Oh Oscar, I'm sorry.  I was always a dog person really...

but lately I'm really warming to you

especially when you come and do this when she has her nap ;)

Does anyone else have a pet that has to tolerate a busy household or an exuberant baby ?  I'd love to hear about how you have made the transition of new situations easier for your pet...

saturday snapshots

Today has been spent chasing an attempted escapee around the flat, I took the hint and took her to the park in the end. My days it seems consist of chasing Nelly and saying "No" alot and often than not involve poor old Oscar.

Poor Oscar, at least you have a reason to be grumpy!

I got some great clothing items from the charity shops which I'll post up once they're all washed and ironed and paired with the right stuff!