Benne's Recovery

My poor, poor Benne...I took him in to get neutered, but instead, SHE got spayed! Yes, you read it correctly! My Benne is female, and it's been weird calling her a she. I still slip sometimes.

She's doing well after surgery. She had her front paws de-clawed, as well. I've been giving her plenty of pain medication so she doesn't have ghost pains later in life. She's quite active and eating well. I didn't expect her to be in such great shape! She was a little strange last night, her first few hours home. She would walk a little, stop for a while, and then fall over. She's acting pretty normal now, thank goodness!

Check out her Elizabethan style decor...let's just call her Queen Benne! (If you look closely enough you can see her incision where the fur is shaved away on her belly, and her paws are still a little matted with whatever because she hasn't been able to groom them yet.)

I've been TAGGED!!...thanks, jennimi! :oP

four jobs i have had

1. student assistant
   
2. children's librarian intern
   
3. sales associate/cashier
   
4. nanny

four movies i could watch over and over

1. Tombstone
2. Benny and Joon
   
3. Shrek/Shrek2...3
   
4. Ever After
   

four places i have lived

1. Houston, TX
   
2. Dallas, TX
   
3. Buffalo, NY
4. Syracuse, NY
   

four tv shows

1. Everybody Loves Raymond
   
2. The Simpsons
   
3. King of the Hill
   
4. The Weather Channel?!
   

four websites

1. Righteousbabe.com
2. Unshelved
3. Nancy Pearl
4. Live Maps

four favorite foods

1. tiramisu
   
2. chimichangas
   
3. tres leches bread pudding (Saltgrass Steak House)
   
4. stir fry or pizza w/mushrooms and jalapeños
   

four places i'd rather be

1. working!!!
   
2. with Benjamin
   
3. with friends
   
4. with family
   

Doo doo doo lookin' out my backdoor...

"Wait until tomorrow today I'll buy no sorrow
Doo doo doo looking out my back door" - CCR

Benjamin and I had pizza with Christian last night, and it was mmm
mmm good!  I'll be having the leftovers for lunch today.

I was just thinking last night that it doesn't feel like January at all,
weather wise.  It feels more like April!  Today's started out rainy,
and it'll be nice to get out into the fresh air for a walk.  I'm looking
forward to spending the entire day with Benjamin.  I'm loving being
able to see him everyday now.

Benne Update...

Benne is adjusting very well to the new apartment. He still has a few behavioral issues, but I expect that's just the adolescent kitty in him. He'll mature in time. He took his first trip to the veterinary clinic and received shots and had blood drawn. He's very healthy and happy!

He may not be so completely happy after our next visit to the clinic because he's getting both neutered and declawed. :o(

We'll check back in afterwards...

It's Finally Complete!!

Yes, that's right! Benjamin's blanket is finally complete! I started it last Christmas with the intention of giving it to him (completed) this Christmas. When the first deadline came and went I, of course, set the second deadline as January 1, 2006.

Needless to say, this 2nd deadline was just as speedy as the first. The blanket was officially completed January 12, 2006. (Do you see Benne by the sofa?)

It covers a full-sized bed, as seen in the picture; however, I think it'd be perfect on Benjamin's twin. He had better enjoy it!