THE NEXT WEEK OR SO

The next week or so.

I am very happy with my Mummy and I think she is with me too.

Mummy has stayed in touch with Cats Protection for me and has asked about any conditions that I may have, as she has noticed I sit oddly, walk with my hips swinging outwards and a few other bits apparently. We have spoke about this, especially after I had a bad tummy and my eye not recovering well.

But Mummy said she loves me for being me, for being unique, for being Arnie.

We think I have a condition which Mummy actually has, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), they do say that owners and me (I'm not really a cat you know) do be alike in many ways like this.

Anyway Mummy asked Cats Protection and they checked my joints whilst I was there but said it is possible and to keep an eye on things, oh boy that's funny an eye, I only have one eye.

Well we are planning on to contact PDSA or a local vet to make sure I get regular ongoing vet care especially for my eye until it is well healed to reduce risk of any further problems.

I sleep with my Mummy, I love that set up. In her room. First few nights was in room by myself but then we felt we would like to sleep in same room, so Mummy moved my bed into her room and left access to my litter tray.

I love cuddling up to Mummy during the day on the sofa too though. Very much a lap Arnie.

And I do like being brushed too. 

Food wise, well who doesn't like their food?! I'm a Hoover. I eat like a horse apparently! I do like my food. It's so yummy and I look forward to Mummy giving me food, she is very good at giving me food around similar times so I know roughly when to expect it. 

Visitors, so far I have met her parents and I am ok with both of them. I'm not so close as with my Mummy and will stick close by to her always. 

I also met my Mummy's Uncle, he came and stayed with me one day, he's nice, and funny.

My future plans. To meet Mummy's friends and more of her family and to be able to go outside (when my indoor restriction time ends from moving). Also to meet small dogs and other animals. And I want to get a set yes or no on EDS to be sure.

I love my new home. I'm settling in so well and I hope I have a happy home here for many years.

I met one of mummy's friends, the first one, she was lovely, I went and said hello and got some fuss. I quickly went back to mummy nearby though. They spoke a lot about Church, faith and Religion; I think it might a regular topic that I hear about. I'm ok about that. I say this as mummy has been playing music that is Christian based and singing along to it; in her own way.

We have really been bonding and yet it's only been a week. I'm so pleased with how well I've settled in and how well we have connected despite all of Mummy's appointments.

I have comforted mummy when she has been upset and when I have had a poorly tummy mummy has sat with me and comforted me; so it works both ways.

Lately I've been really feeling quite proud how well in coping with only having one eye. Did I ever mention that? Well I have adapted pretty well I think, it doesn't really bother me. And mummy is well impressed that I have lost something that we all rely on so much and yet I have adapted so well.

Mummy and I had a discussion one night in bed about it, she said how impressed she is that I have adapted so well, despite the challenges I've had since I lost my eye; what with adapting, moving, getting to know mummy & the new home. Well mummy then said as a well done for being so brave, she would buy me a gift. So she got me one; which turned out she got it for free in the end due to a voucher she had. I don't mind this, I'm glad she saved some money.

But mummy keeps saying how I have one eye and cope so well and yet mummy complains about her illnesses yet she has all limbs and all ears and eyes,despite eyesight being reduced dramatically.

Well I think we are a good match to be honest as we can relate and we recognise each other's feelings around this; not that we should compare who is the worst or who copes best.

We have got a really good routine now set up, not for the day times really as mummy's appts are all over the place as they swap and change. But for the evening and night we have a wonderful routine that we both love.

Mummy gives me my meal and I then have a cuddle time with mummy whilst she watches the soaps, during this time I also have a wash. Then whilst mummy is getting ready for bed I will go have a drink and will have a little play before heading to bed together, to cuddle up once again.

It feels odd if we are away from each other, so we have to be cuddled up together. We cannot be on same sofa and on different ends I mean. We have to be touching on each other by a fair amount and I will be rolling over in enjoyment.

Bye