Thankful Thursday

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Hi everyone. We are joining Brian’s Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

I am so thankful the home vet visit went well. Sure, it took my hubby and I almost 2 hours to catch the 3 ferals, but we did it. Now all my cats are caught up on rabies shots and Tuffy no longer has an enormous mat on his back.

Penelope needs a dental so hopefully her bloodwork will be ok.

I am also thankful I got to go out for an early birthday breakfast Tuesday with my mom, niece and kids. The waitress was so nice. When she saw Typhoid Mary stealing the whipped cream off my pancake, she brought her some. And when Typhoid Mary complained the chocolate milk wasn’t chocolatey enough, she added more. And when The Boy wanted his mom to have her coffee in a Stitch mug the restaurant had, she gave it to them to take home.

One more- I am thankful to turn 57 today. My health is pretty good, and I can still get up off the floor when I play with the kids. Sure, my knee hurts for days after, but I can get up.

 

Here are the Friendly Fill-Ins for tomorrow. I came up with the first two and my wonderful co-host, Lorianne of Four-Legged Furballs came up with second two.

 

1. ___________________is my favorite kind of cake.
2. The best part of my week was _____________.
3. I _________ in a room full of strangers.
4. If I opened a restaurant, it would be called _________ and would serve _________.

56 comments

  1. I bet you had a big phew when the vet affiar was all done, LOL! I know I would have.
    How nice that you had a good time with your family, having a birthday breakfast. That was a very kind and thoughtful waitress. She needs lots of kudos!
    Happy BIrthday to YOU!💐🎂 🎈 🤗

  2. Love the picture, and the stories of having such a fun, great time on your birthday! Again wishing you a Happy Birthday from our kitties and us! XO

  3. Ellen, happy birthday. So glad you had a fun and interesting breakfast out to celebrate. And I’m sure you feel relieved about the cats being taken care of at home. You’re such a good cat mom.

    1. Thank you. 🙂 I am relieved it is over and now all 11 are up to date on rabies shots. Thanks for saying I am a good cat mom. xO

  5. Great news that you got all the cats rounded up and taken care of. No small feat! Some restaurants are so great with kids. Warms the heart.

  6. Happy Birthday, Ellen. 🥳 How nice you had a birthday breakfast your family. That’s a sweet pic of Penelope, and I bet you’re relieved the vet appointment is over.

  7. Happy Birthday my sweet “forever young” friend……Fifty-seven is YOUNG and you truly look much younger. I love breakfast “out” so that must have been a real treat for your big day. Sounds like your waitress was EXTRA special too! Thanks for the fill-ins. We look forward to that event every week!

    Happy Birthday………………..and love, Pam and Teddy

  10. Lulu: “That sounds like a good Tuesday morning, and what a nice waitress! We bet she earned herself a big tip!”
    Chaplin: “Our Dada says he is picturing the two hours trying to catch the ferals sped up to last about five minutes and set to ‘Benny Hill’ music, whatever that means.”
    Charlee: “Happy slightly belated big five-seven! Our Dada will be turning that soon too!”
    Java Bean: “¡Feliz cumpleaños! Many happy returns!”

  12. Happy Birthday Ellen ~ ^_^

    So glad the Home Vet visit went well after all your work gathering the Ferals ~ and great thankfuls ~ Hugs ^_^ ~ Hope all goes well for sweet Penelope ~ ^_^

    an artist reflects ~ Carol McK

  13. Wishing you a Very Happy Birthday, Ellen. May this year be all that you want it to be and more. Your birthday breakfast sounds so very special. I know it must have been special because you had some very special people to help you celebrate!
    I know you are glad to have the vet appointment behind you and very glad that Tuffy is rid of that mat. I know it bothered you. Wonderful thankfuls to celebrate on your birthday.
    Hugs to Ellen☺️

    1. Thank you. 🙂 Yes, it was special. He still has one other mat, but his patience wore out by then. XO

  17. Wishing you a Happy Birthday! Glad you are enjoying the day and being with the kids and kitties. 🙂

  20. Happy happy 57th Birthday Ellen!! May your day be as lovely & sweet as you are. IBeing able to get off the floor becomes important as we mature doesn’t it? ROFL!!!
    The Restaurant sounds so nice….very accomodating!
    You & David ‘wrangled’ your Ferals!?! WAY TO GO!!!
    We asre so happy everyone is up-to-date. And we hope Penelope will have good bloodwrok for a good Dental.
    Lots of <3 <3 BellaSita Mum & **purrss** BellaDharma

    1. Thank you. 🙂 Yes, it is important to be able to get up. Yes, we definitely wrangled. I hope Penelope has good bloodwork results too. XO and love to you.

  22. Bless you, my dear, for all the caring love you give and joyful sharing. ~hugs~ It seems your waitress is much like you. 😀 Happy early Birthday, my dear. And might I suggest something like a stool with handles to help you stand? An outdoor foldable one is invaluable in my garden. It can be flipped, making a comfortable seat or offering handles helping me get upright more easily.

    1. Thank you. That is a good idea. We have one of those that my hubby uses often in the garden. xO

  23. I wish you many happy returns of the day! The restaurant sounds like one I’d want to patronize often, they are good to people.

  25. BON ANNIVERSAIRE, OH, MAGIC KITTY MAMA OF 2026! YOU ARE AMAZING AND THERE IS HELP FOR YOUR KNEES BECAUSE MAMA DID IT AND IT WORKED! MORE LATER….Hope your birthday was a lovely one and that the kitties are happy the vet is GONE.

  26. Happy Birthday, Ellen🥳It sounds like you all had a wonderful day. That was really a good waitress, those kinds are hard to find these days. We’re glad that it all went smoothly with the kitties and the vet. It looked kind of purrezzie for you in a way🎂Double Pawkisses for a Happy Day to all of you🐾😽💞

  27. So glad the vet visit went well and all the cats are up to date. Happy Birthday (belatedly). Sounds like breakfast was the purrfect way to celebrate!

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