Thursday, December 12, 2013

Life is so complicated sometimes....

I have been away from this blog in so long I doubt I have any readers left. I'm tired of promising to write and not do so. Or promising to start reading blogs again and not doing it. So, I am just going to jump back into the swing of life and show you bits of what has kept me going and busy over the last months...

First, it started with this little black bundle of fluff...


This is Ryder.



Then, these two quickly followed.


This is Ophelia.


This is Oliver. 


They all have a story behind them but I want you save that for another day. Just know that Ryder, Ophelia and Oliver have captured my heart, the dogs attention and they have begun to rule the house with their quick to strike out at a wayward Murphy, should she decide to chase.  It's been interesting integrating 3 cats who all arrived within about 2 weeks of each other into a home where dogs have ruled supreme forever.

Spike has reacted to the cats with curiosity then a shrug of his shoulders as if to say "I guess they are staying.  I'm afraid of them, but if I don't get too close, I'll be fine!"  Sophie is more interested in their food than in the kittens themselves. Reason hasn't even seemed to notice them. Murphy is the only one who seems to a have a death wise as she pursues them and they tell her off with a quick hiss and swipe of the paws.  I have to admit, I am worried about Murphy and how she is responding to them; her freedom is restricted in the house now and it's been a little rough.

In other news, I have started teaching some piano lessons this year. I am loving being back in the world of music, of playing and even of accompanying again; I play weekly at mass and that is great.  It's going so well, I am going to attempt to teach out of my home this next year. I am wavering on how to make this work out--- do I renovate my garage and create a fantastic studio?? Or renovate my front porch and create an all season space so I can keep the dogs out there and actually gain some room?  Big decisions!  In the meantime, I am going on a cleaning binge and I plan to overhaul the whole house. You know, be ruthless and get rid of stuff as I have realized that my house is small and I have stuff.  Lots of stuff.  So, the fun begins. I just have to decide where to start.... It's time though!!

Anyway, I have to admit its nice being back at the blog.  I think it won't be so long between postings again.

4 comments:

Pamela said...

So nice to see you back and to hear about your new additions. No wonder you've been busy.

My friend Maggie over at OhMyDogblog has recently integrated 1 kitty into a household of 3 dogs and it took a lot of work. Your accomplishment is amazing.

BTW, her most reactive dog, Lucas, is now sleeping with the cat. But it took 5 months of work.

How Sam Sees It said...

Welcome back! I think we all understand when life needs more attention then the blog. The cats are adorable, and we look forward to seeing stories with them and the pups!

Monty and Harlow

Dexter said...

Blog for yourself. It's always a treat to be able to read old posts and remember good times and even sometimes bad. Reading and commenting can feel overwhelming at times, but I don't think any good bloggers keep score. I don't read as many as I used to and I don't comment on many that I do read. We all understand.

Mango momma

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