Wiggle waddle!

 An October PO'Monday!

Celestial PO'M was keeping it clean, but Celestial Sweetie was aghast and astounded!

😹 😹 😹 

Thank you so very much for your sweet comments on Henry's 2nd Gotchversary.

Smoochies to you all!

😽 😽 😽 

Autumn PO'M

It's PO'Monday!

A few images taken on September 29, 2018.

The sun was bright, but the shadows were deep.

The top photo makes Celestial PO'M look rather devilish, no?

His coat had many colors, and I don't always show his orangey-white underside much, as in the middle photo.

And then, he'd had enough of that, so a good shot of his whiskerage for the last.

😻😻😻

September PO'M

 It's PO'Monday.

September 2014, and a slide show of Celestial Paddy O'Malley living the good life!

Edit: I've removed the private label; not sure how that happened.

❤️ 😽 ❤️

Late August

It's PO'Monday!

August 26, 2012, and Celestial Paddy O'Malley hadn't a care in the world.

Except for the crazy human who kept snapping pics of him as he chillax'd...silly human!

 I beg to differ with you, Pommy; I have all of these fantastic photos of you that I will treasure forever.

😽 😽 😽

Unsuccessful Coaxing

It's PO'Monday!

Some images of some of my attempts to coax Celestial Paddy O'Malley inside over the years:

November 29, 2012

Front Door

August 14, 2013

Downstairs Back Door

December 6, 2015

Upstairs Back Door

March 9, 2016

Front Door, with Sweetie

September 25, 2016

Upper Back Door

February 6, 2017

Front Door

March 15, 2020

Front Door

We have two back doors: one off the kitchen downstairs, or on the first floor, and a second back door for upstairs, which was once a separate rental apartment.

This upper area is now considered Henryville, and the old two-story porch and deck for each floor, with stairway, was removed awhile ago when it got too old and musty.

The PO'M would only step in just so far, then leave, despite food, water, warmth, and my loving coaxing, at any of these doors!

Year after year after year.

It wasn't until July 24, 2021, when I opened the lower back door during a rainstorm, and reached out to pull him inside.

He lived in comfort until August 7, 2021, when he was unable to walk straight or breath properly, due to his lungs being completely filled, and he left us while in my arms, and my tears soaking his fur.

This isn't meant to be a Debbie Downer post; it's a celebration of how he lived his life; HIS WAY!

And how...for years...he told me how it was gonna be, yet I kept trying.

I loved that cat.

I love him now.

He was a huge part of my life; our lives.

WHAT A CAT!

❤️ 😻 💕 

Thickset

It's PO'Monday!

Look at these images from June, 2015.

Celestial Paddy O'Malley was still carrying his winter weight.

😹 😹 😹

"Whale on the beach!!!"

He was goofy, a showoff, and he's missed so very much.

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

For National Selfie Day, June 21:

Revolver

It's PO'Monday, and on June 10, 2017, Celestial Paddy O'Malley was playing with his shadow.

And that tummy!!!

Almost as if he were rotating or revolving to get sunshine...and shade...on all of his parts.

😹 😹 😹

Henry Update:

Our sweet H-Man is doing well.

When it's time for his meds, he runs into the bedroom to lay down on the bed.

I put my left hand around his head to open his jaws, then place the capsule or pill as far back as I can.

His next chemo tablet will be June 23.

The photo above is Henry with his ears at the open window, his body on the bed, and his backend up against me.

While 'assisting' him with his napping, I listen to my audiobooks, and play card games, surf FB, and send memes to my ex-coworkers.

With WiFi going in and out all day long, it's put a crimp in my surfing style, yet I am duty-bound to be Henry's cuddler.

*SIGH*

Livin' Easy

It's PO'Monday!

The June 2016 Moods of Celestial Paddy O'Malley:

"Summertime and the livin' is easy..."

Oh, to be sitting on the deck, hangin' with The PO'M.

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Let's Hop!

Paddy, Sweetie, Me

It's PO'Monday!

A cute interaction montage: me, Paddy, and Sweetie.

Just love how Paddy can't figure out how he'd lost the top spot!

😹 😹 😹 

~~~

Henry Update:

Sunday morning, we had pooplogs.

Sorry, Henry, this is a milestone, after you eating regularly, so I'm letting folks know even if it's embarrassing to you.

We cannot fix your innards, but if we can make you comfortable and as healthy as possible; this is our goal.

Will you start playing with your spring toys and catnip fish again?

~~~

Let's Hop!

Lemme Fix That

It's PO'Monday, and exactly seven years ago, Celestial Paddy O'Malley decided that my hairstyle needed some help.

Video made on March 23, 2019.

He was such a helpful kitty!

😹😹😹

Let's Hop!

On The Paw

It's PO'Monday!

Celestial Paddy O'Malley was busily scouting his territory on March 15, 2013:

Truthfully, he simply followed me as I roamed around the yard.

We received a goodly amount of snow the next day.

❤️

Let's Hop!

March in Michigan

Time for a PO'Monday!

Video of images from March 1, 2018.

I called him "Paddy Oh!"

😻 🍀 😻

Let's Hop!

Blem

It's PO'Monday!

Celestial Paddy O'Malley was blepping on February 15, 2014.

😹 👅 😹

Let's Hop!

Which of Us is Happier?

 It's PO'Monday!

This video was taken on February 9, 2019.

There was drool, there was purring, and lucky for me, my winter coat withstood those murder mitts.

It may have been cold and snowy, but we had a bubble of love that kept us warm.

❤️❤️❤️

Let's Hop!

O's

Who's ready to Pommy?!?

Images from late January, 2021.

The world was Celestial Paddy O'Malley's oyster, despite the snow and cold.

I called him 'Paddy O', and now do the same with Henry; 'Henry O'

Henry: "I cannot confirm nor deny that I answer to 'Henry O'"

😹

Let's Hop!

 

Tongue Lash OUCH!

It's PO'Monday!

December 29, 2018, Celestial Paddy O'Malley decided that I needed a bath.

If you watch to the end, you'll see that his ministrations weren't always pleasant!

 

Have a good laugh at my discomfort.

😹 😹 😹 

Let's Hop!

December Ussies

It's PO'Monday!

December, 2016 was a very cuddly time of year for Celestial Paddy O'Malley and me.

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 

Looks like he's had enough in this last photo; he's stuck his tongue out!

😹 😹 😹