I've been meaning to ask this for a while, do you have a designated chore day or do you do it as you go during the week? I would be very curious to get your answers.
I made a vinegar + water solution and sprayed that on the front door (outside) got rid of the tomcat pee smell. They can probably smell I have another tom in here but Spotty has been VERY good and only uses his box. Which is good as I want to do the whole package all at once (shots, microchip, neuter) plus board him for a few days after and that will take a little budgeting.
I rounded up a load of clothes and got them in the washer. The other night I found one of Ron's button down shirts, he only has a couple left, covered in blood stains from last week. I will try to soak it and get the blood out because I like the shirt and think he looks good in it. I would also rather not have to buy new clothes if possible. I have it on a soak cycle with some stain buster and a Tide pod, in cold water. We will see.
I also have a favorite nightshirt, it is a huge flannel thing that is very comfortable and also something I could wear outside to take out the trash (it is very modest). That's a win.
I also took out the trash.
I mixed up another batch of cat food. Current proportions are 1/4 Royal Canin, 1/4 Meow Mix, 1/2 Iams. When I get to the bottom of this bin (about 9 pounds) I will go to 1/8,. 1/8, 3/4 and then I think I can go to 100% Iams. I want to take things gradually as Mama and her kids have sensitive tummies and don't like big changes in their diet.
Most of the cats I have had could eat anything, it didn't matter, but they are a little more delicate. One thing I find so sad, the average cat has a litter of 4. She only had 2. So 2-3 must have died and I find that very sad. I hope it was quick. I try not to think about it, and remind myself I didn't know her back then. I took care of her and the kittens the minute I met them (after checking on Nextdoor), giving them everything they needed to live well.
I was petting Mama Cat tonight and I told her "All you have to do is be pretty" and that comes naturally to her. She is a lot less stressed living with me. She has her babies, they are doing well. Everyone is safe, fed, and happy. They have enrichment (trees, condos, toys). A litter box in every room, changed daily. Literally all she has to do is be a pretty, sweet, cat and that comes naturally to her.
I find it very rewarding to spoil a rescue cat.
Ron is still asleep and will probably be up all night. I hope he wakes up so I can give him his antibiotic. I still have a couple of hours before I can put the clothes in the dryer.
I am finally feeling better.
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I have a list of things to do each week, and I try to have them done by Thursday. That gives me a little extra time if something wasn't done earlier in the week. I clean my kitchen and bathroom counters every day and spot clean whatever needs attention daily.
I grew up in a very messy, disorganized home. It took me a long time to learn to stay on top of my cleaning. I had a daily list for years until I got the hang of it.
I really recommend getting rid of the clutter in your house. It makes it easier to keep everything clean if you don't have to move a bunch of stuff around. I live in a small house too, and I lived for years in a tiny apartment. It can be done.
Ron's bedroom is a disaster that needs to be addressed since you are not willing to place him in a nursing home. You could spend 15 minutes a day in there clearing it out. Just take in a trash bag, a laundry basket and some disposable wipes of some kind and clean for 15 minutes every day. Do it when he is in the kitchen if you need to. I wouldn't bother asking him for help (or permission), he will just slow you down and be disruptive. That room is a health hazard that impacts you and the cats.
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