Hi, everyone. I was going to post earlier, but I was afraid everyone was getting Simoned out, lol.
Last night I kept checking on him from time to time. I wanted him to sleep and rest, but still know I was here. Then, I went into the bedroom to say goodnight to him and had one minor altercation, he doesn't know what to do with the litter box. Normally you would take the kitten as soon as he finishes eating, and put him in the box. But, seems he is used to holding it, instead of going to the box after he eats.I was trying to get him used to the room, and put him up on the bed. He let loose. When I tried to grab him, it just scared him and he ran off. Thank goodness, I had the foresight to put a plastic table cloth on the bed just for that purpose! I mopped it with Kleenex, and threw them in the litter box for the scent, then sprayed disinfectant on the spot so he doesn't remember it!
I put him in there several times, but all he wants is to be held. Kneeding, purring and rubbing my face with his. Goodnight stretched to a half hour. Before, he just wanted to be petted, but now he has decided he has to be held. He will climb my leg to get there if he has to. Next order of bonding will be a toenail clip!
I had a bible study meeting early this morning, then had to make a trip to Walmart. When I got home it was afternoon almost. I put a frozen pizza in to cook, then went to visit him. He has been hiding under the bed, and when I go in, I have to coax him out. He is very nervous still, but as long as I sit in a chair or on the floor, he is constantly purring, kneeding and wanting to be held. I had bought him his very own toy at Walmart. A big red, feathery spider, on an elastic string. What a success. I wish I had had my camera in there with me, I laughed so hard at him.
The spare bedroom is also used for temporary storage. I tried to move some things out of his way, but a bag of ready for the recycler aluminum cans scared him so much he went under the bed and hid and would not come out. I have let him rest the rest of the afternoon, but was just ready to go for another visit.
Max spends the whole time I am in there with his nose under the door whining and crying. Every now and then this white paw sticks in the room and waves around. He not only wants to see Simon, his nose is out of joint because this is his house and he should not be kept out of any room! This is getting Simon used to him, and I think Maxie will just be curious to meet hiim, I don't think there will be any (big) cat fights. I had to block off the access to the door. The purpose of Simon's segration is to not spread the fleas, but Max is exposing himself. And he is allergic, his hair falls out if he has one.
Will try to get photos, and will update again later. Tlhanks so much for asking, Ladybug.
Oh, PS, there was a wet spot in the litter box this afternoon. I told you he was smart!!!
