Last day off

The moon shone brightly into my bedroom, keeping me awake for a long time. Yeah, I have curtains, so? I also have five felines opening the curtains to get to the window.

I got up twice during the night as well, so when Ziva woke me quarter to six I was still too tired to stay awake. I let her out and went back to bed. It was half past eight before I surfaced again.

I enjoyed a few minutes of playing rat-race with Ziva! Unlike the Mip Mips she doesn’t go dashing madly after the stick, just a couple of steps, but still. I think having the kittens was good for Ziva as well. They bring out the kitten inside her, which I don’t think ever got to play much. She’s very intelligent, she’s making a lot of effort to fit into my life, learning what not to do. She’s less talkative now, less aggressive in getting her will. She no longer meows loudly to be let in – partly, as she can always use the fanlight, but mostly she waits for me to open. She sometimes sits quietly outside waiting for me to open the door for her, and when she calls, it’s no longer the nagging, loud, continuous whine. It’s like she’s learned that she’s welcome here and will be let in. Always. She’s also less bothersome while I’m eating. Most of the time. But, of course, she also uses her intelligence to get her will at times. But overall, we’re getting along a lot better now. I think she’ll be ok moving with me.

Long life milk was on special again, so I got a box, as I was low; unpacked that and then Ziva and her brood played with the box. It’s not even a closed box – but they’re having a whale of a time!

It’s too hot for gardening, so I do a few odd jobs around the house and cook myself a lovely meal. Pork mince with carrots, peas, zucchini, a can of chopped tomatoes, and pasta, spiced with paprika, oregano and basil. Only, it turned out a bit much – enough for three full meals! So I offered Rose a serving, which she accepted.

The bird got away when we took him out to clean his cage – went and hid in my candle shelf. Which happens to be the bottom shelf of my display – because candles are heavy, that’s why. He just sort of hopped there – no flying, I’m afraid. He’s now back in his clean cage with fresh water, fresh grapes, mousse and a clean bird bath.

When Rose left, I went downstairs with her and watered the garden. I really should clean the litter corner in my bedroom, but I just don’t have any energy left today. I don’t know why, I didn’t do much today.

Suddenly kittens come shooting out of the bedroom and I hear crying. Ha Ha, turns out they took the banana off a monkey toy – which starts it crying! I went to check, Mip Mips on my heels. Lizzy is the only one approaching the monkey – all bushy tail and spitfire! She’s quite the little fighter!

A little later I had a Moment with Lizzy. I went through to the bedroom and sat on the bed looking out the window. Lizzy got up and followed me, sat next to me and when I stroked her she started purring and snuggled up to me. And the she spoiled it by looking for a teat on my arm! When she didn’t find one, she stalked off – still purring, though – and settled herself at the foot of the bed.

I think she’ll settle in her new home very quickly. She may miss her mommy and siblings for a while, but I have a feeling she’ll prefer having space to herself. I also think that it won’t take too long for her to make friends with her new playmate, once she gets over the fact that he’s a dog. Her new mommy is going out tomorrow to get all the items Lizzy will need, and I’m betting that she’ll be getting toys as well! Rose mentioned she’s busy making one for her – all pink and frills, just what she loves!

Tonight is full moon, rising just before eight, so I decided to try and take photos of the moon rising over the ocean. As I’m setting up by the window, Ziva wants to get to the window and some Mip Mip was on the table throwing everything down. So I shut the window and shut all felines up in the bedroom. So, I missed the moonrise. But I got a couple of nice photos, but couldn’t seem to capture the aura around it. It had a lovely ring of red light around it. Eventually I went into the garden and took a few more photos. I’m too lazy to select and edit tonight, so I’ll try and post them tomorrow.

The felines are all running around like crazy now, I hope they will settle down soon. Tonight I NEED my sleep, as it’s back to work tomorrow!