Reunited and It Feels So Good

Today, Mommy didn't bother to wake Daddy to see how he was recovering from his oral surgery.  Daddy was swollen and out of it yesterday when he finally made it home…thanks again Sister Kelly. Bodhi, you now take showers (with Mommy).  You prefer showers to baths now that you've turned four :/  You are growing up way too fast!  Mommy dropped you two off at Grandmoo’s and then headed to work (in town).  Mommy administered two parenting assessment tests, and then stopped by the Humane Society.  Mommy had a dream last night that Garfield had been brought home, but Mommy was sad to awaken and realize Garfield wasn't home L  So, Mommy stopped by, after having called them yesterday to see if he was brought in, and I really didn’t have any expectations that he would be there…HOWEVER, as soon as I walked in the back room there he was!!!  I hugged the worker, and squealed “GARRRRFIELD!” 

Garfield’s little face was banged up with scratches.  He looked like he had been through the ringer!  Mommy had them check to see what street the lady that turned Garfield in lived on.  Yep, he most definitely fell out from under Mommy’s car!  She lived on Washington Street, right where I suspected Garfield had fallen, rolled, and dodged cars L  Poor guy!  He most certainly lost one of his nine lives, but Mommy is thankful he is ok!  I’m also so thrilled that a lady took the time to turn him in, a little bit of Mommy’s faith in humanity was restored!  Mommy had a microchip implanted in Garfield and whisked him home to be reunified with his depressed and lost sister, Sundae.  Mommy called Grandmoo and gave her the great news and she shared with the two of you J  It was a happy day!  Sundae was beside herself, pouncing on her long lost brother, and Garfield appeared to be relieved to be home.  He spent one night and one day away from home in the big bad scary world.  Mommy is so thankful he was ok and back home!

Mommy then went back to work, but then made time to take Dora to get her updated Rabies Vaccine.  Mommy then took Dora and Sundae to have a microchip implanted in them as well.  After taking care of our feline family members, Mommy turned her attention to Daddy.  Mommy dreaded and grudgingly went grocery shopping to stock up on soups and other special “Daddy requests.”  After unloading and putting all of our groceries away, Mommy went to retrieve the two of you from Grandmoo.  You two had meatloaf for dinner, one of your Grandmoo favorites J  Jude, you were sporting some of Grandmoo’s shorts, and you looked hilarious!  She had to tie them and so one of your bum cheeks were hanging out, you truly looked like you were about to participate in a gay pride parade ha/ha!  Grandmoo was so embarrassed that Mommy allowed you to play out front in the shorts.  You two had played outside all day, and she did not want her neighbors to see you looking so crazy in your short shorts.  Mommy didn't care ha/ha!  Mommy took you both home.  Jude, you went to bed with Daddy.  Bodhi, you went to the store with Mommy to pick up some new kitty collars, an extension cord, and some other supplies.  We then came home and you, Bodhi, gave Garfield some extra lovin’s and cuddled with Sundae J  You then rode your bike while Mommy gave the felines some extra attention. 

Today was an awesome day!  Both of you agreed and expressed that you had a “great day with Grandmoo.”  Buddha, you tell Mommy at least 50 times a day, “Mommy, I wub you so much.”  J  What a blessed life we have! 

Heartbreaking Monday

Mommy was up early to transport a local client.  Mommy started off with the normal routines...letting the dogs out, unlocking the cat house/scooping poo out of the liter box.  However, Garfield was not in the cat house. He had escaped and Mommy knew he probably freaked out when he couldn't get back inside.  Garfield and Sundae have never spent a night outside of the cat house.  Mommy instantly started yelling and looking everywhere for Garfield.  Mommy started up the car and turned it off, the car always scares Garfield and Sundae.  Mommy had to leave to pick up my client, so I only had a little bit of time to search for Garfield. Well, Mommy was half way to my client's home, when I heard a thump.  Mommy hadn't seen any animals, however, I did see a cat dodging cars behind me in my review mirror.  Mommy initially thought a cat had run into the side of Mommy's car, but then it clicked....oh no, could that have been Garfield?  

The cat looked much bigger, but was the same coloring as Garfield.  Mommy immediately turned around and drove back in search of the cat.  Mommy drove down the road yelling out the window (with my blinkers on) "GARFIELD!"  There was not a cat in sight.  Mommy then hurried to get my client and drop her off at her appointment.  Mommy then returned home to get the two of you, and we conducted a search and rescue effort.  Mommy still not certain that it was Garfield, posted an alert on FB, and continued to look everywhere for Garfield.  Unfortunately, none of our searches resulted in recovering Garfield.  Mommy called the Humane Society, but no Garfield :(

Mommy had a couple of errands to complete with my client this afternoon, and then Mommy returned home with the two of you.  You both wanted to stay with Grandmoo, but Mommy wanted to get home to continue our search.  We returned home where you two played.  Mommy made lasagna, and Sean Franky came over to play with you both.  Grandpa dropped by later in the evening, bringing you, Bodhi, a bag of presents.  Grandpa couldn't make it to your birthday party, he had to work :(  Grandpa bought you two Hello Kitty dolls, and a cool Hello Kitty night light.  You and Buddha loved the night light!  We spent the remainder of the evening outside, hoping that Garfield would find his way home.  By 9:30 p.m. we finally went inside where Mommy gave you both a bath.  Bodhi, you agreed to a bath since you were so dirty.  You are loving showers with Mommy, so Mommy had to really persuade you to take a bath this evening.  Grandpa sat in the bathroom visiting with us while you two played in the bath (our bathroom is huge) hee/hee!  

It was off to dreamland for the two of you.  Mommy attempted to comfort Sundae, who was an absolute wreck that her brother was missing...it truly broke Mommy's heart.  Mommy has never been a cat person, but they certainly have changed Mommy.  I love and care for them just as I do for Allie and Arlo :)