Sunday

I decided to hide under the covers until it was light enough for mippies to go out - you know what they did? They opened the curtains! Honestly! They opened the bedroom curtains!

I held out until about half past six, then let them out. It wasn't too long before they started coming back inside - it IS quite cold outside! And, of course, I'm inside.

I did the laundry - struggling to get the machine to drain, yet again! Well, the clothes are dry enough to hang, though not as dry as they should be. I've hung them inside, I really didn't feel up to going outside to check on them all day. It was also quite windy, reminiscent of PE - and a cold wind, at that! Not at all pleasant.

I re-packed the meat and packed what fit into the freezer - I'm afraid the sausages didn't all make it. They're still in the fridge - when I make room, I'll freeze them. Should be done by Wednesday at the latest - no worries.

A new Fellowship Adventure starts this week, so I've had to spend quite a bit of time preparing for that - I'll have to lead one of my fellowships. I did that sort of in between. Bit of house work, bits outside, bit of cuddles, bit of game ... repeat all day long.

All four mippies took their Siesta on the bed - lots of spacing between them and the mini, but they're getting closer. I took advantage of the Siesta and dosed Ziva with more Frontline.

In the afternoon, it was a little warmer, so I decided to give Tynx some outside time. I went and sat outside where I could watch her. She explored quite carefully, not going too far, having fun. Big mips were nowhere in sight.

She loved it so much that she begged to go out again, when Mewthos wanted to go out - I couldn't see that sad face, so I let her out again. Oh, but did she just lead me a merry chase! She didn't go very far, though, and all my big mips helped keep her close. Ziva and Janey also chased her towards home every so often - between the three of them, they pretty much encircled her, and with me moving in slowly as well, she was quite safe!

I was quite surprised at the care both Janey and Ziva showed for Tynx' well-being! And how they 'herded' her to keep her inside the garden, not letting her go next door. I wasn't able to catch her, though - not until she crawled between the wall and the shed and couldn't go through but had to come back! She was NOT at all happy about being caught and brought inside!

It's now an hour later and she's still eager to go back outside! I've fed my lot and her as well, but she's just by the window now.

My landlady handed me back the bird cage - in tears, the baby bird died! I'm afraid I didn't realise what that was doing to her! She asked me not to bring her baby birds again and - seeing what it's doing to her - there is no way I ever want to put her through that again! I feel really bad putting her through that.

I've also managed to change the bedding - with the help of three happy mips! Tynx, Mewthos and Janey were excitedly helping! Ha Ha! I washed the used ones and put them into the new Ottoman.

Last, I took a long, hot bath, in bath oil! Mippies are all napping scattered around the bedroom so I had no interruptions, no cats walking along the rim or playing catch around the room. Only two things I didn't do today: carry the litter from the boot and cook. Yeah, I know, but one just can't do everything - not when I'm relaxing. Sure, on a work day I can get lots and lots done in one day, but on weekends? It's my time. Mine and my mippies, so I won't be rushed or pressured.

I now have Ziva in her cuddle cave and I've helped myself to some sausages. Now, I think I'll have some chocolate to finish the evening and then go to sleep ...