Naked Noodle

So, my human (MH) decided I'd had enough respite and that I needed to get into the bathtime routine again! 🛁🛁😖🛁🛁

Before 'Pot' came along (Pot as in Noodle, get it?) the vet had had her bathing me every third day, so I guess I've had quite a reprieve since my cesarean and so really shouldn't mind so much. And, to be fair on MH it was pretty quick - soaped, dipped and (almost) straight back out. Of course,  then I had to have my my ears cleaned, then nails wiped down those that needed it were clipped. I was getting impatient by the end of it but at least I get some treats.

Talking of clipping,  MH also clipped Pot's claws, having bought the teeniest set of clippers she could find. They looked gigantic when clipping such small and dainty looking claw tips! One wring move could have been a disaster.

Dainty those claws might look, but let me tell you, they are also like little needles as she scrabbles about all over my tummy and when she is digging them in during feeds.  Pot was pretty well behaved during it all considering she didn't know the routine....and MH was trying so hard to be gentle and not make any mistakes. I didn't make it easier either as the whole time I was getting in the way trying my best to bring Pot back to the nest. Silly really since MH was doing it for my comfort. I just couldn't seem to help myself.

Anyway, after all that, with Pot finally back in the nest her tummy was topped up and we settled ourselves in to have a little nap.

Suddenly though, all hell broke loose. Guns were going off eft, right and centre. Bombs were dropping KABOOM! And the sky was lit up in all colours. MH didn't seem to batt an eyelid and just continued watching T.V. The only sign she'd noticed was that she picked up her remote to adjusted the volume. Seriously what's with that? Surely she should be taking cover???

After a while though the battle seemed to be done. For the rest of the night there was only the occasional rally of gunfire in the distance.

The war went on for two more nights. MH says it's a tradition and it happens every year. Odd that I didn't noticed it before...... maybe I only did this year because I have to be responsible for my child...

Speaking of responsible...... look how I sheltered us in the war zone 

(my human uncovered my bottom to show how neglectful I was 🙈)

Kitten Fail! Video Clip.

I videoed this short clip last night as I watched her fail completely as she rooted around to feed. I do not know how she can get it so wrong still and still manage to be the little Miss Piggy she has become. She is so very very cute though and I love to see her eyes wide open.

She is very much hearing and seeing well now and beginning to notice and interact with the world. Exciting times!

Purring

Almost no time at all has gone by since I looked over the side of the nest box and saw two round black pearls I wasn't expecting to see and which has me do a double take, yesterday I heard the feint sound of little Noodlet purring.

She was suckling away, with her paws all stretched out, arms straight which seems to be her favourite feeding pose, and though Noodle was also purring loudly and with gusto I felt I could pick up a new sound. I listened harder. I leaned right in stooping down my hair cascading down and engulfing them and yes, it is a purr alright.

It is quieter than her mums of course since she is so tiny. But as a purr it is not the same kind of sounds. Almost another language - or one that is being learned.  Noodle's purr rumbles.. there is a depth to it and it does not stop, as she breaths in and out. It is continuous and yet at the same time the ins are distinct from the outs. PurrrrrrrrrrUrrrrrrrrUrrrrrr

Noodlet's purr is staccato. As if it is only possible yet on the in (or out?) breath. It reminds me of a needle on a well oiled and almost silent running sewing machine purr - purr - purr - purr. I expect it will get louder and louder and I long to video record it to keep it forever!

I've noted too that she is seeing and focussing more now, and her hearing coming on as her ears open up. She is showing some interest in interacting. The playful kitten is emerging I think!

Halloween Noodlet