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The fostering people finally came out today, and the first steps taken. We've both passed the initial health screening and the house was deemed fine too. I was glad I'd spent so long getting it sorted as they did need to look around, but thankfully the only issues were minor. More decluttering of the spare bedroom if they ever do come to live with us, then the rest was childproofing the house. Putting away cleaning products in the bathroom, making sure bath bombs etc are kept out of reach. The fish tank attached to the wall and locks put on the kitchen cupboards. Basic kid proofing really, stuff I haven't had to think about for nearly 20 years.

Next is the long course, and if we pass that it's onto more rigorous assessments, which doesn't sound ominous at all. But, another step done, and for now, just waiting. Which is fine with me, waiting means nothing disastrous is happening.

Milo is much better. The drooling started to ease off during the night after he saw the vet and is all gone now. I really do think he'd licked something he shouldn't have as he's a very licky cat and one of his habits is to try and eat any build up of cat hair he finds on the cat tower. So, he has form for licking/eating stuff he shouldn't. I do keep second-guessing myself if I should have waited and not having any bill at all, but in the end, he looked so pathetic and there was just so much drool I wouldn't have been able to settle until he'd seen a vet. Plus, at least now we know about his kidney and liver issues and they can keep an eye on those.

Yesterday we went to see Last Christmas and it was everything I expected. I can totally understand why some people reacted badly to part of the plot, and there's certainly nothing new being said. But, it's festive to the extreme, has some good music, decorations, tinsel, lights, all that good stuff and for a Christmas lover it should hit their every button. It certainly did mine.

They had a display set up in the foyer of the Odeon, and as we tend to do, we both posed on the bench. Solo at first, then a lovely lady offered to take photos of us both. That one is on insta if anyone is interested.

To end on a good note. How great is that photo of MCR? It's a few days old now, but it's something I never thought I'd see again.

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From:

shadowhive

I’m glad it went well

Aww I’m glad he’s doing ok, silly kitty

I’m glad you liked it!

I love that pic so much, them all together again is so great to see

From:

dine

I'm glad the screening went well, and hope the rest of the process goes smoothly!

also, glad to hear that Milo has improved - too bad he doesn't seem to learn that licking strange things isn't wise. hopefully in the future he'll avoid whatever caused the drooling

From:

topaz119

I'm hoping to see Last Christmas at some point here, though from what I know of the actual plot, I find the marketing campaign a bit screwy. I'm glad to hear you liked it, as I do need a bit of good cheese in my life these days. :D

From:

turps

I had no idea about the plot twist going in, just that the film had been panned by some critics. Like I said in my post, I do understand why it would cause that reaction. But, for a Christmas cheese lover like myself, it worked.

*rolls in the festive cheese*

From:

turps

The screening was nervewracking. Not because of the woman doing it, she was lovely, but they wanted to know all about our childhoods and of course mine wasn't that stellar. Now it's waiting to see when the course starts, which I'm assuming will be in the new year now.

On my last post one of my friends commented how one of her cats had the exact same symptoms after biting a glow stick. So, at this point I'm pretty much sure he has tried to eat something bad for him. What I don't know, but knowing him it could have been anything. You'd think he was a kitten not an old man who should know better.

From:

turps

It went very well, and now I can relax a bit before worrying about the next step in the process.

It's such a great photo. It makes me happy to think we've got more to come.

From:

wenchpixie

I'm so glad to hear you liked the film - that bodes well for me liking it too :).

That's great news about the assessment - I'm pleased that went well for you <3 and good news about Milo, too (ahhhh. cats)

From:

turps

I thought it was fantastic, and James really liked it too. So, I really hope you like it also.

Cats sums it up, really.

From:

turlough

Good to hear the first screening went well! I'm trying to imagine child proofing my flat and it was A LOT. And never having had kids I'm sure I didn't notice even half of the things that would need doing. Anyway, lots of good luck with the next step!

You're not just a Christmas lover, you're a serious Christmas addict ;-P

I still haven't really taken in that they're going to play together again!

From:

tara

Gosh, I really missed something big with the fostering, as I've been slack at checking Dreamwidth for so long! I checked backwards, though, and fingers crossed that they won't need you to take over as carers because they'll be fine with the kids being at home.

Local friends have taken on a niece & nephew this year, and it's been a big change for them, but they're all doing great and I am sure that you and James would do just as brilliantly if it IS needed :)

From:

turps

It's amazing what you need to do to completely childproof an area. Now I don't think twice about leaving the bathroom cleaning products on a shelf or bath bombs in a basket, but if they came to live with us I'd need a locked cupboard or to put them high up. Same with the knives in the block, and easily opened cutlery drawer. Just little thing I never think of now.

Yes, I admit to that charge :D

I know. It's taking me a while to switch from enjoying them as comic artists/dads/other bands to being MCR again. It's going to be amazing, but also a shock to actually see them perform together.

From:

turps

Not that slack as it all started in the last few months.

I still think they'll stay at home as my SiL is doing everything requested of her in terms of the house and parenting. They did have a step back as their dad was going to be allowed home this week, but a video surfaced showing him shouting at the kids last year. So, until he's taken a load of anger management classes he has to stay on supervised visits only. Which is disappointing for him and my SiL, but in the long run should be a good thing.

From:

tara

Better to get everything done just as the authorities want now than to have something else come up in the future and destabilise the family again, but it still must suck to have that new setback :(

From:

ephemera

Cats can be so very - cat... sometimes. So glad it's not anything worse!

Glad the first round assessments have gone smoothly as well.

(Also glad that you're sharing MCR things, otherwise I would not see them and *my heart!*)

From:

turps

That's such a great way to describe cats, they are very cat sometimes. Something every cat owner will know.

Thank you!

I'll keep sharing the MCR stuff because I remain delighted they're actually back. I still can hardly believe it.

From:

glitteryv

Hooray that the assessment went well!!! Also, that Milo is on the mend.

Behold my COMPLETE LACK OF SURPRISE that you enjoyed Last Christmas! ;) I'd figured out the part of the plot that you're referring to (as did many other folks). Christmas movies aren't my cuppa, but I'm delighted you had a great time.

Oh, the band being together is just...it still feels a little bit like a dream? To think that we're about a month from seeing them (in pics and video) back on the stage is a LOT.

From:

sperrywink

Is it just me or is the new MCR photo all about how hot Mikey and Frank look? *whistles innocently*

I'm glad the screening went well, even if it was nervewracking.

I haven't even heard of Last Christmas?

From:

frausorge

I'm glad to hear the foster visit finally happened, after all the buildup. I hope the course will prove useful.

And I hope Milo continues well!

ETA: I forgot to say, the group photo is a thing of beauty and great joy. ♥

Edited Date: 2019-11-25 04:29 am (UTC)

From:

sylvaine

Fostering! I had missed that entirely. How exciting! <3

From:

turps

Fostering! I had missed that entirely. How exciting! <3

Well, only potentially for my neice and nephew. But daunting non the less!

From:

turps

I'm glad to hear the foster visit finally happened, after all the buildup. I hope the course will prove useful.

The build-up seemed to take forever, but I remain glad that first step is over.

The MCR group photo was so great! And now we've had so much more.

From:

turps

Is it just me or is the new MCR photo all about how hot Mikey and Frank look? *whistles innocently*

It should always be about how hot Frank and Mikey look!

I'm so glad the screening is over. Though do wonder what's in store for the new year.

I haven't even heard of Last Christmas?

Did you ever see any trailers? I still love it loads, but in a very cheesy not for everyone I know, way.

From:

turps

I remain glad the assessment went well, and they finally came!

Behold my COMPLETE LACK OF SURPRISE that you enjoyed Last Christmas! ;) I'd figured out the part of the plot that you're referring to (as did many other folks). Christmas movies aren't my cuppa, but I'm delighted you had a great time.

Last Christmas worked so well for me, but I'm aware that's because I'm a sucker for a cheesy Christmas stuffed film, which this really was. They threw everything at it, songs, decorations, cliched plot, and I gobbled it up.

MCR being back is a lot and remains so now. And to think we have so much more to go.