In His Own Words, Sherlock in the Valley
Well, I guess my Mamas are talking about relocating to the country. Pip pip. I have always wanted a country estate. Might I play polo? I must have country pursuits, and I certainly shall not hunt. I will need to order new stationary.
There are so many decisions to make, oh my.
Sherlock's Mama asks, "Sherly, how will you spend your days when you live in the country?"
"Oh, Mama. I shall write letters."
Ummm, is that all?
"I suspect I also will watch the birdies and make odd crying/spitting noises."
Is that entirely appropriate, Sherlock?
"Well, I am a cat. I cannot be something I am not."
But you are always trying to be a proper British gentleman, not a cat.
"Mama, what are you saying? I will not sit here and be insulted!"
Sherlock? Sherly, come back!
-Melina :D
Yesterday was the best day we have had in a long long time. Why? Because we got to visit the BEST HOUSE EVER!
Our friend, Mary, came to pick us up and we went to her house for the very first time. Her gorgeous house outside of the city. YAY! The simple fact of being surrounded by trees was almost enough to qualify this for the BHE title. It has been so long since I have had anything but concrete and loud neighbours around me that I had forgotten what silence was like.
Well, almost-silence, because guess what else there was in the house. ANIMALS AND A BABY!!!! And not just any baby but a baby so adorable that every time a new photo is posted on Facebook, Melina and I both yell "Liiilllyyyyyy" with glee. Dainty little 10 month old girl with the bluest eyes and having of the longest lashes you have ever seen. I will admit that I am putty in her teeny little hands.
Angus
And are you ready to hear about the animals? You can never really be ready for this pure AWESOMENESS! Two big dogs, one of whom was an immense love sponge, seven cats and a wee little foster kitten. There were animals everywhere and it was the most amazing thing I have ever seen. Lily was sat on the floor the entire time we were there and played with toys, and her interaction with the animals was enough to make me cry. They were so comfortable with each other. Anyone who claims "I have to get rid of my cat / dog because I am pregnant and what if they hurt the baby" should visit this house.
Little wee Prince, but I think his name should be Jack
Sorry to invite people over, Mary!
I would show you photos of baby with animals but it is not my child so I want to be respectful. You will have to take my word for it.
Beautiful Ariel and Angus
In so many ways this is the life that we are working so hard for. The house may be further in the country, but the chaos and love of all the animals running around is a dream. It is THE dream.
~ Denise
I got permission for Lily pics!
You know that feeling when your world is suddenly turned upside down? Time stretches out in an endless predictable highway of home, work, home, work. Then, everything stops.
That happened to us on Tuesday. Vanian wasn't peeing, just straining in the litter box. I won't go into the desperate struggle to get him to the emergency vet, then to our vet the next day, begging for rides and money and to please leave work early. He is home and ok.
The point of this post is perspective. When a crisis hits, your view changes. What matters changes.
In our case, being financially able to take care of our babies and ourselves. We need a car, this must take priority. And before that, building up savings and paying off debt.
And, perhaps most importantly, being grateful for our family and friends. Cuddling babies is a privilege.
Cuddle yours.
-Melina
Solstice sits down with her mom, and talks about her feelings about moving to the valley. What her mom wants to know, will she go country?
'OMG, what do you want???' Solstice being obnoxious.
Mom: "Solstice, how do you think you'll adjust to life in the country?"
"What do you mean countries? I live in one, stupid"
"Solstice, I mean moving into a rural area."
"Oh, it's still stupid. Who's going to see me in my Escalade? I have spinning rims for a reason, bitch."
Mom: "You don't have an Escalade honey, never mind one with spinning rims. Won't you have fun looking at birds and squirrels through the window?"
"What do I look like, a simpleton? I got calls to make, people to see. I'm not gonna look out the window like some loser. My stupid brothers do that shit"
'I do all the work around here!' Solstice pretends to write.
Mom: "Solstice, you are being terrible right now. This is an interview."
"I gotta go call my McGean's. She's can tell you this is bullshit. I'll go live with my bestie."
Mom: "Solstice, you can't live with McGean's. She's allergic to cats."
"She's not allergic to me, bitch."
Mom: "Solstice!"
"Yeah, well I don't have time for this crap, I'm leaving..."
Solstice is not happy.
~Melina :D
"My moms want to go to the countries. I don't know, I have bongos and stuffs...
They talks all the times about going to the Valley. I don't know where that is but I think it's scary. Like all full of socks and stuffs. And I bet there's shoes, oh, they are too scary for me. I'll hide behind the sofa, maybe."
Mom asks, "Vanian, wouldn't you like to watch the birds and squirrels through the windows?"
"Maybe. Ummm, maybe I could play my bongos for them? You know, if they aren't too scary and stuffs. I don't like to be laughed at, so they can't do that either."
Mom, I'm sure your going to love having a big house to run around in?
" Are we bringing my brothers and sister too?" Mom, Yes Vanian, you know we are.
"Oh, umm, I guess. I like to run and run. I love to trot up the stairs. "
Mom: "Will you want to work in a bigger library?"
"What???" Mom, "Yes, we'll have a bigger library."
"OMG! Really? Oh, I would have to train the kittens, and I'd need some new equipments. And a comfy chairs and stuffs.
"Ok, I'll go start packing mom..." Mom, "Vanian, we aren't going anywhere yet... Vanian? Vanian?"
I love kids. In fact, I am kind of a baby fanatic. When I worked retail, if a baby came into my department everything stopped until I was done cooing and loving on them. Truth be told, I always thought I would be one of those people who had 10 kids, but as my life went on I just never hit a time where I felt like I was ready. I could still adopt; it is not out of the question. But I discovered something that sort of took me by surprise: I love animals!
I don't just mean dogs-are-cute, cats-are-fluffy kind of love. It is more than that. I have come to believe that my purpose in life is to take care of those animals who may not have a home, who need love. We have 4 cats who were rescues and they are the babies I never predicted having.
Banshee
Vanian
Solstice
Sherlock (photobombed by Banshee)
I am vegan because of my love of animals. I dream that someday I can start a
farm sanctuary. I try to wrap my head around how someone can hurt an animal, wear fur or skins, hunt endangered species. I can't! I can't imagine my own comfort being more important than the suffering and death of another creature. It confuses me and makes me sick. My life would be easier if I COULD understand, but it is too much.
Right now taking care of my babies is the way I put my life's purpose into action. They need me. Someday I will be able to broaden my reach. More animals who need love. And maybe that is what I am meant to do instead of being birth mom.
I am OK with that.
~ Denise
