Kittens, Road Trips, and Stubborn Husbands

Ok, me lovies, sorry to freak some people out by my absence, but I have not expired due to a nasty bout of the Swine Flu. (In fact, our family has been surprising healthy whist paddling in a veritable sea of the virus. Perhaps the Swine somehow have sensed our love of All Things Porcine and spared us?? Who knows...)

Nope, I have been absent due to a combination of things. One, I've been playing with the new kitty, who is thus far living up to the quirks of his breed. The Maine Coon is supposed to love the water, and he does. He made the beginner's mistake of somehow rolling in shit in his litter box, and was happy as a clam as we held him under the tap and scrubbed the mess out of his fur. Additionally, he loves to flop over on his back and have his belly rubbed, which in my experience is unusual for a cat.

Also, much like a dog he seems to be most contented when he is with his people. Not necessarily on top of them, but near. Every time I spend more than 60 seconds at the computer, he crawls up my leg and makes himself comfortable.

Next, I've been essentially pouting a little as my gluten-free dreams came to a screeching halt. Hubby Bob basically rebelled after two weeks on the plan, citing an intense desire for toast, veggie bacon and various sauces and condiments that I had declared off limits. (The very fact that this food-loving dude ever had the fortitude to give up meat still amazes me. He is VERY grumpy when denied his favourite treats. ) ~Sigh~ I guess I need to regroup and figure out what to do with all this sorghum. I was just getting my groove on.

Lastly, I JUST CAME BACK FROM MAINE, and boy, did I ever buy a lot of groceries! About $500 worth, to be exact. I didn't mention the fact that I was going away this weekend cuz I didn't want any of you creepers coming to my house and stealing my underwear or some such sick shit like that. But I'm home and tripping over boxes and bags, and I had an amazing time. So I will definitely be telling you all about what I bought, and what I thought!

For now though, I think I'll pour myself a wee snort of Duty-Free Gentleman Jack and join my hubby on the sofa to watch the last Nascar race of the year. (I get so excited when I get to look forward to race-free Sundays.....!)

Until tomorrow then? This girl is beat. Hope you all find it in your hearts to forgive me for an inexcusable absence.

Peace!