Friday, August 16, 2024

Feline Friday Flashback: Dumpster Diving

Meows from Mudpie!

Mommy's summer-long cat sitting gig ended on Sunday, so with a little extra time on her hands she's been on a clean-out spree this week. On Monday and Tuesday she went through tons of paperwork in our front hall (which also kind of doubles as an office because our desktop computer is in there) to sort through years of old tax and medical papers. She had to keep some, but most either went in the recycle bin or in a box to be shredded. 

Then yesterday she took a garbage bag into the bathroom and cleaned out the medicine cabinet and a closet crammed with old medications, cleaning supplies, makeup and shampoos. The bag ended up so heavy she couldn't even pick it up and had to start a second bag to put some of it in.

Me? I stayed out of her way. When she gets into these moods I start to worry that I'll end up in a box or bag! Mommy reminded me that back in my younger days (this picture was taken in 2016) I used to knock over the wastebasket to see what she was chucking. I haven't done that in a long time so I guess I never found anything that belonged to me. 

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9 comments:

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

It is good to have a clear out now and again. I don't do it often enough. That is a cute photo of you and shows off your lovely 'tocks.

LOULOU said...

LOVE cleaning out. Mama does it over time but oh, what a relief to see SPACE in certain parts of the house...plus in the BRAIN.

Lynn and Precious said...

Well it was nice that your mommy felt energetic enough to clean house. And get rid of things that she no longer needs is a good idea for all of us to follow. I just hope your mommy did not get rid of your pizza box. That would be a crime.

Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder said...

Dearest Melissa,
That was quite a task that summer long cat sitting!
So no wonder you had energy left over for cleaning out certain things.
Mudpie looks precious as supervisor–quality control kitty!!!
She kept a close tab on you but has relaxed in that regard...
They are oh so funny and they know and follow us!
Hugs,
Mariette + Kitties

Three Chatty Cats said...

That may be the cutest little photo ever!

The Florida Furkids said...

Mom needs to do that.

Catscue Cat Mom said...

Hooray for your Mom! But bummer for me, it reminds me how I need to get some things cleaned out - MOL! Mudpie, that is just the most precious photo of you in that bag, love it!

Brian's Home Blog said...

Hooray for dumpster diving and good job on the follow up sweet Mudpie!

pilch92 said...

Such a cute little tushy. XO