Downhill

Since talking to my sister this morning (and not because of it, mind you), things have gone downhill. Sis has developed a painful earache and has grown increasingly listless, refusing food, not doing much else but sitting around. Yep, she's sick. We have an appointment this afternoon with the pediatrician. And yes, she stayed home from school today. They both did. (And will both no doubt miss the birthday party we were so looking forward to attending tomorrow). I won't be surprised if the whole family comes down with whatever it is.

And now one of the cats has thrown up an odd assortment of non-cat food things: a bit of a plastic bag, a piece of string, and a small green felt dot. A). What compels a cat to eat this stuff? B). Which cat is it? They both seem fine now but we're on cat watch for symptoms of distress.

You won't be surprised to hear that Mama will be heading home early. Sis asked for her to take her to the doctor and we don't really want to expose Bud needlessly to the doctor's office.

At least the snow is pretty?

Aunt Banana, that vacation you mentioned--even to a beach, which wouldn't be my first choice--is sure looking good right now!