Coffee company

It was a glorious morning so I took my mid-morning coffee outside to enjoy the sunshine. Hugo decided to join me. He was purring away next to me. He was definitely giving the birds a run for their money in the sound stakes.

As I sat soaking up the rays and admiring the snowdrops, I felt very blessed indeed. In recent days, I’ve been feeling a bit frustrated and down about a few things. Today I took stock of things. There are definitely more things to be grateful for. More pros than cons.

Snowdrops are a wonderful sight for me. They are a real indicator that Spring is on the way. My favourite season. It’s a season of hope, new beginnings and starting over.

Amazing how a bit of sunshine, nature and coffee can boost one’s mood. The company was pretty good too.

Cuddles

When you’ve been out for the second evening running and you’ve been terribly missed. Hugo is currently trying to get in my gillet with me. He’s so cute.

Not quite so cute when he woke me up at 4am trying to sleep on me. Then Dodo woke me up at 7am dry heaving. That’s a sound that means I’d give Usain Bolt a run for his money.

I am very tired today. So early night for me. Well once I extract myself from Hugo. If his purrs could heal, he’d be a master. They’ve both been very attentive since my Mum died. They know, they really do.

Ghostly

Thought I’d take a photo of Hugo on my lap. This was the result. Very ghostly. And rather apt for Halloween. As is a black cat on lap.

I even broke out my Halloween t-shirt for tonight’s exercise class. Though there were some rather ghoulish faces pulled with some of the exercises. I’m sure Buddy will thank me for strengthening my core.

Happy Halloween everyone!

Blanky

This is a sure sign that we are heading towards Winter. The kittens have totally ignore this bed for months now. Today was the day Hugo reclaimed it. Can’t say I blame him. I love a blanky. And a fluffy one is even better.

Hugo is one very happy kitten right now.

On the fence

The now traditional camp clean up was the order of the day. 5 loads of washing done. Managed to get some almost dry on the line. Even managed to rescue it all before the rain hit. Winner!!

The kittens are very happy to have me home. Dodo spent most of the morning on my lap. And Hugo wasn’t too far away either. He made me laugh when I went to get the washing in. He was definitely ‘on the fence’ about whether to come in or not. How on earth can it be comfortable sitting on something so thin?!

I brought the Buddymobile home last night to decamp. So that got a good clean too. It’s amazing how messy it gets being away. Sad that it was the last camp of the year. They really are my happy place.

Basket case

Hugo decided today that the laundry basket was the best place to sleep this afternoon. I’m glad I noticed before I picked it up! That could have been interesting.

I’m such a soft tough sometimes, rather than disturb him, I got the laundry off the line in small batches.

I’d love to say that he was appreciative. Not sure he opened an eye.

Favourite spot

Hugo is loving the warmer weather. He’s also loving the fact the garden furniture comes out. He staked his claim to the garden chair today. He was most upset when I turfed him off it so I could eat my lunch. He was back on it before I’d made it back to the conservatory.

He was still there when I got back from the yard. Nearly 4 hours later!!

I’m with him on the warmer weather. Things seem so much better when the sun is shining. Buddy got a bubble bath today. Though he was more interested in the grazing afterwards to dry off. Typically he kept wanting to eat the bits in the shade. He was very appreciative of the cow parsley and cleavers. It really is the simple things in life.

Bear hug

Hugo has decided that my legs are the best place to sleep. He’s perfectly balanced on them. And is embracing them in a lovely bear hug.

My feet are lovely and warm. Which makes a change as I’ve had very cold feet all day.

Trouble is that my right foot has now gone to sleep too. I’m slightly scared to move right now. He’s too cute!

Shadow

Well someone was very pleased to see me when I got back from work. It’s week two of covering at the chiro’s. I’m there four days this week.

Unlike my other cats, the kittens haven’t known me go off to work every day. Sure they’re used to me coming and going, being away and are quite happy to entertain themselves while I’m not here. I know this judging by the amount of fluff and toys on the lounge floor when I get back.

But for most of their lives, I’ve been with them. They’re lovely company. Of course, they have their moment. Like tearing through my office when I’m on a call. Or like tonight having a scrap while I was on a webinar. They do make me laugh.

Subtle hints

What do you think Hugo is trying to tell me?! He sat wailing on the food box earlier. The major issue was that he started 4 hours before dinner.

He made his views clear on this too. Rather distracting as I tried to do some work. After a few days of my brain being nowhere able to do any work, it was very good to get the grey cells going again.