We had Dustin's squadron holiday party for the kids last week. We had a jolly time and Alice had a full day of sweets and Santa
Making new friends
Snowball fight! This was such a great idea--cotton filled nylon snowballs--no injuries!
Face painting. She got a snowman and Christmas tree
The big moment! Santa arriving from the North Pole on a C-130
She was speechless
Santa came back to the squadron and passed out presents.
She loves Santa, and was completely enthralled.
Don't tell Alice, but Santa was played by Dustin's squadron commander
For some reason he didn't want us all to sit on his lap . . .After my entry about Belle's perimeter check, I decided to update on the latest kitty drama
Sunday night we noticed a big gaping hole in her side. I took her to the vet on Monday and they admitted her (yes, a cat can be admitted) and fixed her up. She apparently had been in a fight with the neighbor's cat and been bit--this turned into an abscess that burst open. ewwww.
Now she's exclusively an indoor cat (especially if every time she wants to fight costs me $300) She has to wear the lampshade and stiches for 2 weeks as well as a bout of antibiotics. Most people would say a cat isn't worth all this trouble. Not for me, Belle is my anti-stress medication. Does this count for losing 1 or 2 lives? Anyhow, perimeter check is officially completed. Neighbor cat wins :(
I'm posting a poll today too. I'm debating whether to give Alice her new baby doll for Christmas or to wait until the new baby is here. What will make her transition to big sister better? Cast your vote!
4 comments:
I vote on Christmas then you can start prepping her for the new baby using the doll as an example.
When we had Kitty, we gave Ruster his Buzz Lightyear. He was SO excited to have something to do while everyone else cooed over the baby. It also put him in the spotlight for a few minutes while we gave it to him - which he needed desperately! I totally say you wait - it'll be new only once.
PS - we had an abscess incident with Piggy once too. ICKY! So sorry, Belle!
Remember when you were so sad because Alice didn't have enough hair to do anything with it. She has enough for a whole ponytail now. She's such a little girl now! (From Amy)
Post a Comment