Of Mice And Men

[poliphilo]

My mother was up at five, needing attention. I find it hard to get back to sleep after this kind of awakening.

Hygiene becomes an issue. We're taking up the bathroom carpet and replacing it with vinyl. Should we be thinking of doing the same with my mother's bedroom carpet? I've had to give the area around the commode a good scrubbing  twice this week.

I've been keeping the bird food in the garage. This morning I found a mouse had made itself a nest among the fat balls. It's a plump,, sleek little mouse. I've moved the bulk of the food into the house, but I'm leaving the nest intact.

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[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I think vinyl in the bedroom is a last resort. My mother wouldn't be keen (as much as anything because she hates spending money) and the disruption would upset her. For the time being I think we need to regard the "accidents" as just that and hope they won't be repeated.