Thanks for the ideas!

Thanks for the link! The one I got her was the second on that list, the ProCollar. She is recovering from ACL surgery, so she can't do much in the way of playing or exercise, unfortunately. I think she might be itchy. Last Friday night, she pulled out almost have the stitches in a very short time. After a trip to the emergency vet, she has to wear something. I've been putting a bit of coconut oil on the incision to hopefully help with any itchiness. That's what I would put on myself. She is also taking tramadol for pain. I thought of putting a bit of lavender oil on it, but I haven't researched whether or not it is safe for dogs.

I did get one that was like an inflatable donut, but it didn't work. She is too big and her surgery was on her rear leg. The stinker wore the thing for like 5 hours before she tried to lick the leg, so it was all drooly and I can't return it. Ugh.

My 100lb Akita has to wear an e-collar due to surgery. She is driving me batty bashing around the house like a drunk! It's going to be a long two weeks...

My 7 (almost 8) year old is in a 5 1/2 adult! It's insanity.

Thanks! I will try keeping them separate for a bit, with short bits of play. Poor Boyd was not impressed with being locked up in the middle of the day!

North-east TX here. We are good, but our pond has never been so full. Last year, it completely dried up, and now it's flooding its banks.

Here are some pictures! Just in case that'll help! The ginger baby is Boyd and the grey baby is Sawyer.

I need kitten help! About two months ago, I got a male kitten, his name is Boyd. He has been a great little kitty and fit in with our family perfectly, but I sort of regretted not bring home one of his brothers. I feel that cats generally do better in pairs. I didn't want to overwhelm my DH with two cats at once, so I just got Boyd. Well, about 6 weeks ago, my neighbors cat had a litter of kittens. DH actually suggested we get one of those kittens as a companion for Boyd (he also has figured out he likes cats, though he won't admit it 😉). So, yesterday, we brought home Sawyer! Yay! The two cats are exactly two months apart in age. The household set up is this. Boyd's "room" is the hall bathroom. His food, water, litter box and bed are in there and that's where he sleeps at night. I know that, obviously, Sawyer couldn't just share that room with Boyd, at least not right away. So I set up my large dog's airline kennel for Sawyer. I put a bed, food, water, and litter box in there for him. He slept in there last night. My questions are about what is normal behavior as I help these two get used to each other. I know I probably started all wrong to begin with by letting them met face to face right off the bat. When I did first introduce them, Boyd sniffed Sawyer and hissed a bit. But his fur didn't stand up. After a while, they started to play a bit. But Boyd gets too rough. I will say that Boyd is 3.5 months old and VERY playful and fiesty. He gets pretty rough with us and we redirect him to a toy when he does. But, so far, when Boyd gets to rough with Sawyer, Sawyer with squeak or cry, and Boyd doesn't stop. I end having to separate them. I'm having a really hard time discerning whether Boyd is just being playful and doesn't know his strength, or he is being mean. Is there any way to tell? How might I discourage Boyd from being mean/rough? Any other thoughts on how to make this go as smoothly as possible? Thanks!!

It would probably be a handy item to have on hand. I think I need some now. Just in case I need to, ya know, tape a child to wall or something...😉

I wish I could help, mine is doing the same thing. I think mine is due to all the meds I am on for Crohn's disease. It is really depressing. I've gotten to where I can't do anything with my hair besides wear a pony tail. Sorry I can't help, but lots of hugs!

He is so cute! Turtles are my very mostest favorite animal ever!!

Oh my word, yes!

I agree. The tamale man can come around once a week.

"Mom, I'm done" hollered from the bathroom. I will be so happy when the day comes that I don't know a single thing about my children's bowel habits.

Melissa was #12 in 1986. But it was already falling in the ranks by then. I actually never met another one until I was in middle school.

My mom and I are both redheads and that happened to her, also. As she started going grey, the brightness of her red dulled. It was sad. She, also, became an expert at dying her hair!

Yep! We LOVE those!

Yes, that song. I was humming it the other day and 3yo DD starts singing along, "Uptown f*** you up". Not the best song for little ones to sing along to. LOL!

New sheets. My favorite sheets take a few wears and washes to get really soft.

I am not even a regular Aunt yet! Wah! I'm done having kids and miss babies! I can't wait to be an Aunt!

Way to go!

Two of my kids had a weird one day virus that consisted of a stiff neck, head ache, and sore throat. I think the test for meningitis is if they can't touch their chin to their chest. Maybe keep an eye on that. But I wouldn't be rushing to the Dr.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it won't. My oldest DS wears a size 10 pants and 10-12 shirts. He is 7. 7!! And his newest pair of shoes fit me. I expected this to happen at like age 12 or so. Not 7!

I have this problem as well.