Here we are.

Here we go.

It’s a Monday after the 4th of July weekend.

It was a much-needed break after the week at Sequoia and then Fresno.

Thankfully it was a short week at work and I’m slowly trying to get back into the grind…as you can see (me writing this now – Monday morning).

How’d everything go?

Overall, it was fine.

Gifu is now with his ancestors, sharing the same familiar shrine. It’s all over.

The family should be at peace and finished with whatever they needed to do.

It’s over.

Not many people showed up this year. Typical.

I showed up to help and they needed it.

I’m glad I did, even though there’s always drama. Just drama.

It’s over.

Crumble.

I got a cat.

It’s a currently about 9-10 weeks old little black Tabby.

He’s a wild thing, but very chill.

He’s getting himself into things here and there and he’s a biter.

Apparently, he’s teething.

Crumble has been chewing on the eero power cord. It didn’t turn on this morning till I had to “adjust” it. Sigh.

I forgot I had the same issues when I got Relish.

Here adoption day was July 1st.

I saw Bea when I was the vet picking up Galette from boarding. I asked her if they had any kittens, black kittens, and they did.

Pumbaa.

That was his name before I changed it.

Pumbaa.

I scheduled to see him the next day and here we are.

So far, he’s fitting right in.

Galette took to him right from the start. She’s curious about him, sniffing him and wanting to play and chase.

So far, no violence, but there are times when I think Galette is being too aggressive with her play and I get worried considering how small Crumble is.

They are close in terms of proximity. They are able to sit/sleep/lay close to each other without much drama.

Galette lets Crumble touch her and kind of play with her.

Relish on the other hand…no.

Just hissy face, especially when I first brought Crumble home.

It’s been a few days but Relish is chiller now.

Still hissy face from time to time, but she allows Crumble to be a lot closer to her now.

That’s a good start. There is some “swatting” but nothing too violent.

It’s all typical back the fuck off grumpy old cat vibes, but all is good.

Crumble started to be a little shadow, following Relish around.

I think he’s adjusting to our schedule now. Sleeping when most of us are sleeping, or at least when Relish is sleeping.

The first few nights, he would climb up to my bed and lay with me or just go everywhere and chew everything and bat everything like my boots and shoes.

The last few nights he’s been sleeping out on the couch. Relish usually sleeps in her cat tree in the living room and I guess that’s where Crumble has been staying.

He’s been eating Relish’s treats, but thankfully not getting into Relish’s food.

Maybe there’s an adjustment period, but Relish is being picky with her food again. She’s not touching the kibble. Maybe it’s old and stale from sitting out.

I got her some Friskies grilled meat wet food. She’ll sniff and sometimes eat it, but not much. I ordered her usual Fancy Feast pate, but it seems they sent me the grilled meat instead and she’s eating that more.

So, I guess Relish isn’t a fan of Friskies anymore. I’ll see if Camryn wants them.

I ordered a box of pate, but it hasn’t shipped yet. I may need to get a box from the grocery store or something.

It’s okay if I have more.

It can always sit.

Now, the biggest obstacle besides making everyone plays nice and be a nice happy family is figuring out what to do for my summer vacation.

I already told mom and my bro that I may not make it up this year if I can’t bring up the cats when I texted them a picture of Crumble.

If I can find someone who can take Crumble in for like 3 weeks and leave Relish at home per usual, then maybe I can go home.

We shall see.

So far Jun volunteered.

Let’s see how it goes.

So far, things are going well.

I’m looking forward to the new family.

I’ve always wanted a second cat, but with Relish being FIV+ I couldn’t. But since her last pet visit and a retest, she turned out to be negative so I can now.

I honestly wanted a new cat and I really wanted Relish to have some company whenever I go on vacation. I don’t want her to be home alone for so long.

But she could be used to it or she had no choice so she was just like…”okay, I’m surviving”.

Maybe with Crumble she’ll change and will enjoy the company.

Who knows?

I’m hoping for the best.