I know I said I’d have October’s short story out today, and I’m working on it. It’ll be out on Friday instead, and I think you’ll like it. It’s a little different from my usual stuff.
For now, there’s this:
This is the bench in our new shower. It’s also Merlin’s new favorite spot. Merlin doesn’t like to get wet. Eventually, these two things will be in conflict with each other.
But not today, so I suppose he can have it for the moment. Silly cat.
…you don’t really own anything. The cat does. Immediately. And without question. So, I’m not surprised.
My pregnancy pillow? No, that’s Merlin’s pillow. And he’s quite happy with it, thank you very much.
(Not the best picture, but I just had to share. Cats, y’all. Cats…)
Now that the kitchen is finished, I spent some time this weekend rearranging things a bit. Nothing major – just some tweaks to how I’d decorated, because it’s always nice to change things up and make things fresh, right?
Well, Merlin must agree, because he found a new spot (yes, another one), and I’d say he fits right in, wouldn’t you?
Yes, he’s quite the showpiece.
Alas, I evicted him shortly after taking the picture, and he had to find another comfy nook to look handsome in. But he managed. As cats do.
Figured we could all use a smile on this Monday morning, and Merlin always obliges, doesn’t he? 😊
Upstairs bathroom renovation starts this week. Short story hopefully on Friday. Happy creating, y’all!
When you’re anxious, when you’re busy, when life just feels a little overwhelming…
Smile. Laugh. Be positive. Because mindset is a powerful thing.
(Short story up in Wednesday, so come back and visit! Wishing everyone a good week of creating and being awesome.)
Alas, work on our kitchen has yet to begin, but we did order our new appliances, and they look so good! We went ahead and installed the refrigerator, since ours was broken, and y’all…
…I love it so much. It’s bright and fun, and I think it’s going to look perfect in the space. We also got a new, retro-style microwave, because why not?
I’m getting sort of antsy knowing that the work hasn’t started, and we’ve still got our upstairs bathroom to finish, and Baby Girl will be here in about 16 weeks. But whatever happens, I know it will be fine. And when I do get anxious (which is a lot), Merlin reminds me to slow down.
Cats, y’all.
Our basement bathroom is also (finally) finished, so I’ll post some pictures of it soon. In the meantime, I will repeat to myself: Small steps are still steps forward. I’m grateful for progress.
Do you think Merlin is plotting his?
Or maybe just taking measurements?
Honestly, I don’t even know if he knows quite what his goal is. Cats, y’all.
Y’all, this cat.
As he’s getting bigger, Merlin just keeps getting cuter and cuter. Seriously, just look at that adorable snaggle fang!
And I know I haven’t posted any pictures of her in a while, but Annie’s still trucking along, as well. She’s a sweet old lady who likes to nap in the coolest spot in the house – the basement – and just doesn’t seem to enjoy getting her picture taken anymore. But she’s here, and very much loved.
What would life be, I wonder, without these animals? They give so much to us just by existing.
I had a different post planned for today, but I just had to share. Merlin found a new spot over the weekend.
He has no idea how very…not ideal…this new spot of his is. Cats, y’all. Cats.
For today,
I’ll take a moment to
just be grateful
that Merlin
has only broken
one piece
of antique china.
(So far.)
Y’all, this is MY chair. My comfy reading chair. That I bought especially for me. Where I do all my best thinking and writing and napping and stuff. Or, I guess, it used to be…
Sigh. I suppose I can’t fault Merlin for having good taste.
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