Braving the Mall Play Area

So this was our first visit to the dreaded germ filled mall play area. And you know once you get over all the germs it was so much fun for both me and Cadence. Melissa and I caught up and our toddlers played with each other and other random kiddos. I'm not sure how often I'll go during cold and flu season but for a summer playdate it was fun! I had a free coupon for a yummy Godiva blended drink, it was soooo good!

Our Kitty Alley Died

Today began like any normal day. Cadence decided to wake up at 6:30am so I rolled out of bed to play with her in her room. Michael couldn't sleep so he got up and I took a nap. Then I took Cadence out on one of our fun long weekend hikes. We were gone for two hours to give Michael plenty of sleep time since he's working at St Joes tonight.

When we got back Michael told me Alley had died. I couln't believe it. I had to see her and even then she was curled up like she was sleeping, her face in a smile and her body still warm and fur so soft. She wasn't sick, she was so happy and playful. How did this happen?

Michael said they were sleeping and he was snuggled with her as they always sleep. She made three weird breathing sounds and then was gone. She died in her sleep. Probably a heartattack. She didn't meow so I'd like to think it was quick and not too painful. She was only 10 and a half, cats can live until 20.

Alley was our first baby. We got her shortly after I moved into my Troy apartment after undergrad, she was there to keep me company since I didn't have a roommate. Then a month later we got Myia to keep Alley company. Poor Myia we're really worried about her. I'm going to get some kitty prozack for her tomorrow. She's been really clingy all evening, I can tell she's mourning. We all are.

Cadence is Weaned!

I had a very easy pregnancy. I wasn't sick, I only gained 26 pounds, I never swelled, ran up to eight hours before I went into labor...etc. So when Cadence wasn't gaining weight I thought Karma was getting back at me for happily proclaiming that I loved being pregnant to everyone I met.

I was definately wrong! Payback was Cadence being extremely intolent to milk and soy and my diet being limited to healthy foods. Generally I like healthy foods, but I'm also a bowl of ice cream a day kind of girl.

I'm happy to report that Cadence is weaned! It's been two nights and it's fabulous to know I can eat whatever I want and no longer worry. Too bad Michael is on call or I'd have a nice glass of wine and a ton of dairy ridden cheese to celebrate!