This is our ginkgo tree in the backyard. He has grown from one seed, now nearly reaches our roof garden. One day of spring, he puts on an airy green robe. And next day, baby leaves appear on each branch, yet still curled. Day by day, they become loosen to show cute, shell-like shapes.
Mikan-chan loves sunshine, but not too much sunbathing. Sometimes she goes out of mom’s sight – a hide-and-seek game starts! Hummm … not in the bedroom. Neither on the refrigerator or in the closet. Oh? Here you are, just in your own bed.
From Tuesday, Mei-Shun has paid short but everyday visits. The last one, finished this morning, was to a nearby beauty salon. The sooner the better? Well, it made her exhausted anyway. Thanks for your sweet welcome, Tora-chan.
The owner of Mei-Shun’s favorite flower shop is always generous enough to hand her a little gift. Today’s special were these cute marigolds for our garden. We hope they are fond of this environment.
Mikan-chan finally recovered from “mom sick”. When Mei-Shun returned home after 4 weeks, she shouted in joy (and warning?) from morning till night, getting a husky voice. She implored mom to stay sitting on the sofa holding her. Her intention to sleep on mom’s blanket was so assiduous that we let her spend three nights in our bedroom. Now, learning that mom would always come back to her, she has returned to peaceful nap alone.
She looks the princess of this pond kingdom, with red and gold dot on her white dress. Her carp friends serve as food seekers who invite her for lunch; they are so quick to float toward the surface when human beings come nearby. And the princess elegantly appears.
Our cymbidium “Yellow Card” has come to 80% bloom during Mei-Shun’s full hospitalization. Now with her 80% release, it has bloomed 100%. Yes, they knew how to do the best.
So this day has come – Mei-Shun gained a permission to go home. Still hospitalized, she started a life of a visiting patient who comes to the hospital twice a day. Mikan-chan has jumped back to her arms. She never stops staring at Mei-Shun all day long, calling her even while sleeping. Oh, sweet girl, thanks a million to remember your mom.
Shin takes care of Mikan-chan after Mei-Shun started her hospitalization. She always smiles to “daddy”, yet never let him touch her. Lack of brushing, she looks a bit less shiny, he says. Oh, good girl – please forgive mom. She misses you soooooo much.
Cats sound “nyah” to Japanese ears instead of “meow”. And 2, pronounced “ni” in Japanese makes February 22nd the Cat’s Day catching their calling three times. Mei-Shun plans to send a small gift to one of her cat-fancier friends.
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