Theres another one...

Link is Mr. Photogenic

Well since I last posted I got another one. Yeah, thats correct, I adopted another child. I don't know what got into me but I just felt like it was my time to save another baby from an uncertain future. I had been seeing posts from the shelter on facebook for a while and there were so many kitties that needed a home. I know I can't save them all and I know some people will judge me for getting another one but so be it. Anyone that knows me knows I have a big heart (that's sometimes too big when it comes to animals) and I know when I am capable of handling one more.

Link all layed out in his cage!

Just looking through the pictures one in particular caught my eye. It was an orange and white kitty that was probably about a year or so old. I knew I wanted to get a grown cat because they are the least likely to be saved. Most people want kittens unfortunately. I wanted one that would be about the same age as my others so maybe they could get along better. I went to the shelter to look and I knew going there meant I was committing because I wasn't going to leave without a cat. I went and looked at all those poor babies and several luckily had been marked for rescue, so they were not available, but, the one I went after was so I talked to that little kitty for 10 minutes as he pawed at me like he didn't have a care in the world. That was it. I wanted him! So I went to fill out the paperwork. There were several hurdles I had to cross before they would even approve me to adopt. They said I had too many, but if I could prove that they were all fixed then they would approve me. Well that meant getting the vets that did their surgeries to let them know, and some of the places were closed. Then another lady pointed out that the cat I had picked out absolutely did not like other cats. Huge problem!!! She even showed me how when you would put a cat within inches that cat freaked out and went nutzo. Poor thing, I felt so bad at that point because I felt like I had gotten his hopes up. I couldn't get that cat no matter how bad I wanted. That cat was meant to be an only child! So I looked around some more and got to a cage with a black and white kitty with the prettiest eyes and white whiskers who stuck his paw out at me as if he were saying, "hey what about me?" so I stood there and he was just pawing at me wanting to play! She said that has to be one of the friendliest cats I've ever seen. She let him out and he went around to all of the other cages and rubbed against them. He let me hold him and didn't make a sound or seem upset or scared at all. Just a laid back kitty! I said this is my kitty! They had named him Link. I had to come back 2 days later after the vets were able to show proof of my other kitties surgeries to get Link and I was so scared someone else may have gotten him in that time. I drove so fast trying to get there after work, walked straight in and there he was! He was still there! It was meant to be! Finished all the paperwork and they sent Link off with me to go to his new home!

The ride home. Look at those eyes!

First day in his new home! Looks comfy don't he :)

He was not a fan of riding in the car though and he yelled the whole way home. Finally got him home and introduced him to his new brothers and sisters and they were not really happy about it. There was lots of hissing going on in that house for about a week lol. Link slept with me right next to my head everynight. I finally had me a cuddle kitty! Some of the others will cuddle occasionally, but Link would cuddle ALL THE TIME! I love it! Hes 2-3 years old so he's not a small cat but he is definitely one of the sweetest cats around!

My two boys! Yoda and Link.

 And here we are a few months later and he seems to be getting along really well with the others! Just took some getting used to and now we are a big happy family :)

 Gonna have to call it quits on getting kitties for a while. I bet everyone reading this is thinking, don't you say that every time? hahaha, yeah I do but I mean it this time!

Kiddos...

Ok so today we are talking about kids. Yep thats right KIDS. Most of you have them. Not me. I am 27 years old and have never really had the urge to have children. I don't know if it makes me selfish or what but it seems like everyone has them. I still haven't decided if I will go down that road someday but as they say my window of opportunity is getting smaller lol.

I guess I need to find the guy first. And I am in no rush for that one thats for sure. Sometimes I don't really know if I am meant to be with someone. I actually like being alone. I can do whatever I want, sleep late, cook for one, lay around all day in my pjs. I mean the possibilities are ENDLESS! Again I think that makes me selfish but whatever. 

So out of the 6 kids in my generation on both sides of family I am actually the only one who doesn't have a child. Thanks to my cousin Kevin for changing that one with sweet baby Russ just a few months ago! 

To be honest, babies scare the ever living mess out of me! They are so small and fragile I just don't know if I could handle it. I remember watching Ryken for like 2 hours a day and I was terrified! I basically sat and stared at him sitting in his bouncy seat and hoped nothing happened. I finally got used to him and was better but I was still scared I was going to do something wrong. What if I don't heat the formula up right, what if I can't get him to burp, what if I put his diaper on wrong, what if he spits up. There's so much going on all the time when a baby is around and I just don't know if I am cut out for it. I mean I just sit there and think its up to me to keep this tiny human alive? Thats a big dang deal. And to all of those people out there doing just that BRAVO! I salute anyone who has enough patience.

I sometimes think how great it would be to know that I helped create something. That I am able to raise a child and teach it right from wrong. To know I have brought something in the world to be proud of. It would also be nice to feel needed occasionally. Everyone has a need to feel that someone in the world depends on them and who better to express that feeling than a child. But then I start thinking what if I screw up? What if the kid turns out horrible because I failed them somehow? I know my parents had a rough time with me bc I was a mean kid and I have a feeling I would get repaid 10 times over for that! I know my sister is getting her end of it from her kiddos but sometimes it makes me laugh (I know that is wrong but I can't help it! its almost like secretly paying her back for those times she was mean to me too) LOVE YOU SIS :) but for real I know being and Aunt is wonderful but is that where I want to draw the line? 

I gotta remember this lol

Such a touch decision. Until that day comes when I really have to decide then I will enjoy my quiet house by myself :) and save me some money because my goodness kids are expensive but thats a whole nother can of worms right there! 

Don't get me wrong I love kids. I really do enjoy them but I like them when they can walk and do activities and hold a conversation lol. I mean I'm great with kids 4 and up! Ryken and Adyson are awesome because they are old enough to know whats up!

On that note hopefully the rain will stay away so I can see Ryken play baseball tonight!! I just love watching them play. Go Twins!

I love my kitties....

Today for some reason I have been thinking about all the helpless animals out there. I guess looking through my facebook feed there are so many precious animals looking for homes. It breaks my heart into pieces seeing the looks of fear on their faces! They don't understand what they have done wrong.

Some were given up by former owners for reasons they don't understand as well. They love unconditionally and then suddenly they are disposed of because someone got bored with them. They don't know what they have done wrong and it hurts that I can't help them.

Most people don't understand how much it hurts me. Sometimes I feel bad that animals sometimes mean more than humans to me. I guess its because of their innocence. And the fact that they are always there for you no matter what. They love always, and forget easy. 

One thing I look forward to every single day is going to my house and seeing all of my cats run to the kitchen when I walk in the door to greet me. Living alone and not having children it is good to feel that someone out there counts on you and they let me know they need me. Even if to just feed them or clean up after them they need me. But I also realize how much I need them. 

Some people think cats are standoffish and not as caring as dogs. I disagree. I think a cat chooses one or two people to attach emotionally to and anyone else is just in the way. My cats are always there. When I am sad or upset its like they know and they will be right there nudging my hand and purring to let me know its going to be ok. They listen and don't give unsolicited advise. They are like my children. If that makes me crazy cat lady then so be it.

 I have truly been blessed with 7 of the sweetest babies ever and I am thankful for them coming into my life everyday. I can't imagine my life without a single one. Even though they have their own quirks or personalities they are all special to me. I just wish there was some kind of way I could save 7 more but I know I have to make myself stop because I don't want to end up on hoarders lol. Those people on hoarders have such big hearts they just don't know when to stop and luckily right now I do. 

Its always funny thinking about how much $ I actually spend on these cats! They have it made! They have their own room and bathroom in my 2 bedroom home. They have 10 cardboard boxes, a cat tree, a futon, two tables, and a ladder for them to play on. They also get to sleep on my gel memory foam bed whenever they please and have 2 couches to sleep on. They have a big window they can watch the neighborhood all day through. They are 7 little spoiled babies! 

Sorry this post was basically me ranting and raving but I had to get it out and what better way!