I’m so excited – our German friend Dunja booked a trip with her entire family to our area of the US next summer! We had such a great time together in Belgium and we cannot wait to meet everyone and show them our part of the US!
I put a damp washcloth in a ziploc bag this week and had this core memory flashback of how my mom’s mom was always whipping a damp washcloth out of a baggie to wipe us up when we were on the go with her. This memory obviously predates disposable wipes. (I was putting one in a bag to use after my massage – I DESPISE the way the massage oil feels on my legs once I leave, especially on a hot day. The worst.)
Last Friday was color + cut day! Still rocking the blond.
The cats are making me so freaking nuts lately – Starbuck refusing to eat, Apollo pooping outside of the box, Ned scaring everyone off at mealtime, Ned scratching at carpet, more throw-up from everyone lately because their dry food formula seems to have changed. Ugh. Calm down, Kim.
Dunja is going to have an epic vacation! If there is anything that I learned this summer, it is that (1) you are a blast to hang out with and (2) northern IL/WI is where it’s at.
Ah cats vs dogs for nutso behavior. I always say that I love both but dogs don’t purr, but on the flip side dogs throw up way less than cats…except ugh they also eat their puke. It’s gross but also hysterically funny and it does help with the cleanup.
kimhastheruns
on August 31, 2024 at 10:07 am
OMG you are too nice. Thank you so much for saying that. And yes! There is so much to do here!
Ha, I always thought that was gross too but it WOULD help with cleanup. The bummer thing is our cats never threw up regularly but their food seems to have changed and now they are. Ugh. Gonna try some new brands!
Amy
on August 30, 2024 at 12:16 am
How exciting that Dunja and her family are going to come visit you!!!
OMG, you unlocked a core memory with the washcloth in a Ziploc bag! I remember we always had to bring one to games when I was a cheerleader. I think it was to help keep us cool?!
I’m sorry the cats are acting out! It’s so frustrating, especially not always knowing what the reason is. Like when Eloise wasn’t eating as much earlier this year BUT was acting normal and hadn’t lost significant weight. What is it, girl!?!? Gah.
kimhastheruns
on September 2, 2024 at 6:33 pm
I did!!!!! Oh interesting! So you used it to wipe down or laid it on your head or something?
I wish they could talk to us. We did figure out Starbuck has secretly been eating a lot of plastic, so I wonder if her belly is full of that 🙁
Hi! I’m Kim, a 40-something-year-old living in northeastern Illinois with my husband Steven, and our cats, Khaleesi, Apollo, Starbuck, and Eddard aka Ned. My current main hobbies are running, painting rocks, flying, reading, and eating. I follow a vegan lifestyle and am employed by the federal government. I write about a variety of topics and consider this a “life” blog – a place I can share anything that’s on my mind. Please visit the “About” page to get a better idea of who I am! 🙂
Dunja is going to have an epic vacation! If there is anything that I learned this summer, it is that (1) you are a blast to hang out with and (2) northern IL/WI is where it’s at.
Ah cats vs dogs for nutso behavior. I always say that I love both but dogs don’t purr, but on the flip side dogs throw up way less than cats…except ugh they also eat their puke. It’s gross but also hysterically funny and it does help with the cleanup.
OMG you are too nice. Thank you so much for saying that. And yes! There is so much to do here!
Ha, I always thought that was gross too but it WOULD help with cleanup. The bummer thing is our cats never threw up regularly but their food seems to have changed and now they are. Ugh. Gonna try some new brands!
How exciting that Dunja and her family are going to come visit you!!!
Ahhh!!! I know!!!!! You should come too 🙂
OMG, you unlocked a core memory with the washcloth in a Ziploc bag! I remember we always had to bring one to games when I was a cheerleader. I think it was to help keep us cool?!
I’m sorry the cats are acting out! It’s so frustrating, especially not always knowing what the reason is. Like when Eloise wasn’t eating as much earlier this year BUT was acting normal and hadn’t lost significant weight. What is it, girl!?!? Gah.
I did!!!!! Oh interesting! So you used it to wipe down or laid it on your head or something?
I wish they could talk to us. We did figure out Starbuck has secretly been eating a lot of plastic, so I wonder if her belly is full of that 🙁