I Think We're On The Mend

Thursday night Theo had to return to the vet with a bladder infection & kitty constipation. As if a kitty enema wasn't enough, this time he came home as a kitty satellite dish:
This time his normal good humor had finally run out. I'd saved the blocking of WIP 13 for his return,
but he was having none of it
and I have finally blocked a sweater without any cat hair on it. Not that I blame him for being angry--I think the last round at the vet justified a seriously bad mood, but it also made him very restless, so he had to spend most of the day in kitty confinement:He has another appointment in 5 days to have the leg checked and get the cast replaced, and we're hoping to be able to give him a little more freedom soon.

Today he's been in much better spirits, and enjoyed several long snoozes on our bed:while Andy & I took turns supervising him. He's not allowed to jump up or down, so someone has to be around to stop all jumping attempts. My supervisory time that wasn't spent rubbing Theo's tummy or brushing the knots out of his fur was spent with the baby aran sweater:
The front & back pieces are done & sewn together at the shoulders, and I'm just binding off on the collar. I'm going to cast on for the sleeves tonight if I have time--could this be WIP #14?

Comments

Daniele said…
At least Theo spends most of his day sleeping. Maybe in his kitty dreams he is leaping and running around outside. Poor babe!

The sweater looks great and the buttons you picked to go with it are a perfect match.

You could definitely get WIP 14 done! You had 21, right? I remember that pile you showed at first. It has really gone done, eh? And you've used miles and miles of yarn. YAY you!
November 30, 2008 at 4:30 AM
Jillsknit said…
I have a really hard time leaping back and forth between laughing and feeling incredibly sorry for Theo (and his "nursing" staff). Poor baby! I can't imagine what is going on in his head wondering what's the next terrible thing that he's going to have to put up with.

Bert had so many vet visits as a baby with deep inner ear infection that turned to Belle's Palsy that he eventually ended up being afraid of all people but me. I hope Theo is old enough to cope better!
November 30, 2008 at 7:49 AM
stitchin' girl said…
I'm so glad that Theo is recuperating so nicely - no small thanks to his people :o)

You are simply amazing finishing so many WIPs!! I love the green sweater and the little baby one is simply gorgeous.

You are an inspiration to me - I will be taking pictures of my WIPs for the New Year and imitating your progress this year! Thanks.
November 30, 2008 at 8:57 AM
Jillsknit said…
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November 30, 2008 at 6:39 PM
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