Perpendicular Galaxy

At the end of November we decided I decided that it was time to get a new family member 😀 Our last two pets were big gorgeous border collie/german shepherd cross protectors. We got them as puppies as soon as they were old enough to leave their mama and we had them for their whole lives. The first, Nike (as in the shoe because he loved to run) had epilepsy and he got so bad that they couldn’t give him any more meds so when the seizures picked up again we had a big decision to make. I was pregnant with our second at the time. If you’ve never had a pet with epilepsy all I’ll say here is that when the seizures happen there is a bit of *ahem clean up to do afterward. So for his sake (and mine) we let him go to heaven and be one of our beloved guardians. The brother, Turbo (named after his impeccable speed) was with us for about 15 years I think. In the end he was suffering with a failing kidney and a possible cancerous growth on his behind. It was time for him to join his beloved brother. We were all heart broken but I knew I wasn’t ready to let another pet come into our house. We are always so busy and not home a lot and it just wouldn’t be fair.

When I felt it was time I started suggesting many different options to my husband. The suggestions ranged from rats to a snake, a bearded dragon to a simple beta fish, bunnies, cats, and I even threw in a tarantula but in all honesty if he said yes to the giant spider I’d have to move out into the shed because there is just no way!! Everything was a pretty clear no. So when my cousin called and offered us a kitten my first response was “Of course! But let me tell Mac first 😉 ” And so a week later I let her know that we were ready for the new kitty as soon as we could figure out a time to get together. She lives almost 5 hours away so it wasn’t going to happen over night. Her kids had already named her Perpendicular. Our kids had a hard time with that name and so they decided on Galaxy 😀

We’ve had this beauty for a month now and the kids have kept her entertained and she’s kept them on their toes. She’s helped my daughter by always being there for cuddles and always willing to be wrapped up like a baby and carried around for hours every day (poor kitty lol).

She’s kept me busy too though with her constant climbing up the tree, the curtains, my back… I’ve got up through the night to see what was wrong because she was crying constantly, maybe she was just complaining but regardless she was loud and I was trying to sleep 😀 I’m glad the kids are getting along with her, aside from the many scratches through play and warnings, and we are so very grateful she is here. She warmed up to all of us immediately and us to her and she is very much loved. And most importantly I don’t have to worry about being away for long periods of time because it at least gives her a chance to sleep without being disturbed lol.

Hope everyone had a great Christmas filled with tons of new memories and loud laughter. I used to enjoy eggnog during the holidays as well but I feel like it’s not as thick and creamy this year as it was previously. Not as enjoyable that’s for sure. Are you an eggnog lover or hater?