Wild 'v' Strict !!

It was the early hours of the morning before Boy Wonder went to sleep. Sooty (Cat Girl's kitten) slept  on the bottom of his bed and was up at 5am pining for his brother. We all ended up awake early and got ready in time for the vet to ring with an update. Boy Wonder looked pale and tired. He was emotional and on edge. He needed a lot of help to get ready as he just couldn't concentrate.

The vet rang to briefly tell us that Jet had a settled night and would be having his operation this morning. His bladder was functioning normally again and he was a little less swollen around the face.  They said that they would keep us informed. I explained the update to Boy Wonder and Cat Girl and reassured them that he is doing okay.

I spoke to Boy Wonder's teacher once at school who was very good with him. Boy Wonder had his 'Jet magnet' in his pocket which he kept with him throughout the day. The teacher explained that they had spoken with Boy Wonder on a few occasions today on a 1:1 to try and reassure him. Boy Wonder had spoken at length with them about how it all happened and what he thought. This clearly helped to clear his head.

The vet contacted me late afternoon to say that the operation went well and that Jet was recovering well. She made us an appointment to visit him after school.

I picked Boy Wonder and Cat Girl up from school, nipped home for Jet's favourite toy and went to visit him. Jet was quite sedated when we arrived and was wired up to a drip and had a cone collar on to protect his mouth. He brightened up when he saw us but clearly had been through a lot and was in need of rest. Boy Wonder interrogated the vet, asking about he treatment he had received and how he needed to look after him when he comes home. The vet said that Jet couldn't be left alone for a few days once home. Boy Wonder said that it was okay as Granddad could come and check on him. He then thought about what he had said and stated ' it would have to be Grandad J as Grandad B is too wild! He is not responsible at all! Granddad J is strict, very strict but he is nice too,' The vet, struggling to contain herself as she realised that this was an actual dilemma for Boy Wonder, suggested that Jet would benefit from strict more than wild! We then spoke about the medication he would need and the cage he would have to stay in for a few days to ensure that he doesn't bang his face. All being well he could come home tomorrow.

We came home, put the fire on, had tea and watched Home Alone. During the film Cat Girl made a get well card for Jet and later on Boy Wonder made a thank you card for the vets.

An early night was encouraged as Boy Wonder looked very tired. He fell to sleep at about 10pm,