Bear is ok, but...

Bear is ok, but we just woke up to him screaming bloody murder. I literally thought the neighbor's dog was eaten by coyotes. I was so sure of it that I texted the family group chat to tell everyone not to go outside.

I checked the Bear cam and noticed his crate was open, so I went downstairs. Bear somehow got a paw stuck between his crate and the door to it. I don't know how. But he got a pinched paw. 🙁

Thank goodness Shaun was sleeping downstairs and was able to get to him quickly. He and the kids thought at first that it was a seizure, but thankfully it wasn't.

There is never a dull moment with this dog.

Today started with Bear having diarrhea in his crate.

Today started with Bear having diarrhea in his crate. Shaun slept downstairs last night, but he isn't feeling well and didn't hear Bear whining to get out. 😕

We know Bear is not supposed to fall until after July 3rd, so we couldn't give him a proper bath in case he might slip in the tub. He didn't enjoy being wiped down for as long as it took him to get clean.

We got a call from the vet that nothing is wrong with Harley (the cat who peed on the couch last week). So I guess he was diagnosed as an asshole. 😂 Fun. We'll just have to keep an eye on him.

Other than that, we gave the dogs some bones yesterday evening. Since they can't go outside unsupervised, Cub decided to bury his in the couch. Then he proceeded to worry over it and check on it anytime anyone came near. He bopped Harley with his muzzle for getting too close! 😂 We had to un-bury it and end his anxiety. He can have it back once the yard is normal again.

I'm low on life force, but hanging in here. These goofy creatures help. But if I'm slow to respond to comments or messages, it's me - not you. ❤️

I found this beauty at the grocery store.

I found this beauty at the grocery store. She was the last one left. I think it's a Mammillaria of some sort. I have to do some research.

It's fuzzy AND growing in clumps! My heart! ❤️

We were checking the menu of a new coffee place...

We were checking the menu of a new coffee place today when we saw this. I wonder how that happened. 😂😂😂

We cleaned a bit.

We cleaned a bit. I didn't do a marathon cleaning day like I normally do on the weekends, but it helped.

I think I'm about to have to get back on my list bullshit. There is no one so aimless as a Blu without a list. 😂

I'm about to go clean our bathroom and then shower. This is going to sound super gross (and it is), but Balthazar has been shitting in the tub since we moved him upstairs (so for a few months now). It's better than when he was having diarrhea on the carpet downstairs. He's on meds and his poops look a lot better (and are more firm), but I wake up and clean the tub, go up during the day and clean the tub, and also clean it before I go to bed.

I don't mind. I don't see it as any different than when your parents or grandparents are at the end of their lives and need help in that area. I never scold him because if he felt ok with using the litter box, he would. This is just how the end of life goes. It's not easy or pretty, and it's often messy and a lot of work. But I'd rather have my cat than an always-clean tub. At least until he's ready to go.

I took this video yesterday. Balthi is clearly not ready to go. He's always done the "rub down your leg and flip at your feet" for as long as I can remember. I'm glad I got it on video because it's just too cute. He's a sweet old man. ❤️

I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed.

I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed. I have been for weeks and it hasn't eased up yet. Every chance I get I hide in my bed. I'm concerned this overwhelm is triggering breakthrough depression.

I've DoorDashed my current favorite snack and plan to do some housework after I digest. I like my house and want to take care of it. I always feel better after I do. Maybe being productive will lift my spirits a bit.

I spent most of the day with my plants.

I spent most of the day with my plants. Got a few neat pics.

My little collection of Aloe

This tiny cactus in the front looks like it's growing a bloom. Check out the little swirl on top.

I just love this because it looks like fangs.

This pretty lady bloomed again.