You know you’re a mom when you look forward to a pap smear so you can read a book. Joshua is actually really good about letting me read and I also keep a book in the bathroom for “those times” (and yes, I’m one of “those” people) but nonetheless, a good, uninterrupted book is hard to come by.

I’m re-reading Memoirs of a Geisha. It’s such a good book… full of emotion and wonderful language and interesting stories. I really get wrapped up in Sayuri’s story and thoughts. I find it so silly that I spent so long avoiding this book because I thought it wasn’t my type but I was so wrong. If you are interested in Japan, geisha, or memoirs, definitely consider reading it.

Anyway, Nublet has done really well today. Usually he has a hard time letting me leave the room but he played with his dad the entire time I was at my appointment. Apparently he didn’t even want to be in the playroom at first…just wanted to cuddle daddy. That’s my boy!

We got to see his Nana at Burger King today too, where she treated us to lunch. (Thanks Nana!) This kid loooves fries. Do NOT get between him and his fries! He’s also really big on feeding people right now so he kept sticking his finger in the zesty sauce and then sticking it in her mouth. Mmm, slimy sweet.

The darn cat is outside howling again. Our neighborhood stray has been outside of our window for days, howling for…something. He usually has a gray play mate running around with him but I haven’t seen her around for a few while (but Joshua says he has, so I’m not worried.) His howls sound so much like Omega’s that it really breaks my heart…I can’t believe that so much time has gone by since we rehomed him.

However, Joshua and I agreed that I don’t get to pick cats to like anymore. With the exception of Kibou, they’ve all been loud talkers. I have a particular fondness for this orange tabby and of course, he ends up being a Howler, just like Omega. It’s just my luck.