Liz, you're right. One of the heaviest things around, even more than a box of books, is a tightly packed box of fabric.
The cat is old, and he's due for a checkup. He's happily asleep in the office cat window seat right now.
I think with the cold weather that I haven't been drinking as much liquid as I need to, I have been aware for the last couple of days that I must be a little dehydrated. I did take a big drink of water at bedtime last night, but that wasn't enough.