It all started at the annual cousins picnic at Frisby's house. I excused Todd from attendance because I needed the swingset put into the ground(preschool was starting the next day). After the yummy food and the Karoke, out come the darling tiny kittens! That is when the begging began as it always does when someone has kittens. At first I said "Not on your life!" etc. Then Stacia chimes in about how cats are the best, and they will be all litterbox trained and whatever and all the sudden I was agreeing to let the kids have one! They wouldn't be ready to leave for a few weeks, which gave me some time to convince Todd--YIKES! He is generally opposed since the previous attempts to have a kitten haven't worked out. Tunces (very hyper, jumped up on everyone) was run off by a cat with no tail who tried to become our pet. Our next attempt was Max(whined constantly at the back door trying to come in). His mom from across the street kept coming over to take him home. Both times we only ended up having the kittens for a few weeks. Also, Todd hasn't been happy with how the kids have taken care of the kittens, and he always ends up taking over. But, the kids cried that they are pet deprived, and this time will be differnt, we will do everything to take care of it.... I caved! Well, it was finally time to get the kitty, so I called Aunt C. to see if she was home. Somehow, I still don't know quite how it happened, I got talked into taking 2. One calico and the one that looks like Hitler! The kids coudn't contain their excitement and the kitties do play so cute together. When Todd (still not thrilled about the kitty thing) got home from work I said "come see the kitties." He started walking toward the garage and then realized what I said. "Did you say kittIES, as in you brought more than one?" But as soon as he saw how low maintenance and good natured they are he was OK with it.
So far it has been GREAT! I think Maisy and Courgar are doing so well because they have each other. I haven't heard them once whine at the door (which takes away the guilt of making them "outside cats") and they are so good with the kids. It's true they are litterbox trained and already used to not coming in the house. The kids are also keeping up their end of the bargain cleaning out the litterbox, keeping their food and water full, and playing with them. Jordan has even introduced them to the alleged garden area in the backyard where we saw all the mice scurry around when we tilled the dirt! He said they already have the scent! I guess we have a year to worry about the two cats reproducing (I think we got one of each). Someone will have to get fixed! Anyway, thanks to the Frisbys our kids finally have a pet--at least for now....
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so Amber you are brave to let your kids have multiple pets! I hope Todd doesn't end up taking care of them- like my dad almost always did with our pets! Except I did have a teddy bear hamster that I took care of by myself...anyway- have fun with the kitties!
Oh man, pets. Luckily I have no yard, and so I have so far been able to say FORGET IT! I have children for pets, thank you.
Still, cats are useful. I bet you won't have much of a mouse problem now. Good luck with the cute kitties!
Yes, although cats do not provide milk, meat, or wool, they do get rid of those mice. And for that, I am very very grateful to them. I would love to pet your cute kitties if I only I weren't allergic. Oh well, the pictures will do! You are a very nice mom. I'm not so sure I will be so nice when it comes to pet-begging time.
lol @ Melodies comment.
I can vouch, they ARE cute kitties. The doc says Jack is allergic to them, but I like to test that once in a while. We'll see how he reacts after he plays with Hitler for a while.
Cool, cool. Finally, Ally really DOES have little kitties, just like when she was drunk on cough syrup! Awwww! I guess if those kitties are well mannered, then what is the harm, eh? My kids will be limited to hamsters for a while, then if we live on a big land, a cute little dog will be ok. But kittens are so cute as well! Look at them!!! I am glad you didn't name the cat Hitler... Springtime for Hitler and Maaaiiiseyyyyy!
How CUTE!!! I want one so bad but we have a small condo and there is nothing outdoors to offer one. I just can't have one in the house, otherwise... I totally remember your other cats. I think I came by and they were there and the next time they were gone. I hope these stay longer than two weeks. Did you know I had 19 cats at one time. We never got ours fixed. So odd to think of now.
Kittens! Good thing I am 3,000 miles away, I am so allergic to the cute things! So excited to see you guys on the 11th! We have saved all of the fun stuff to do when you get here....we'll do plate lunch many times! See you soon!
Those kitties are so cute. I don't think I will say yes to pets either as KC is allergic and I'm happy to have an excuse. I'm sure the kids are ecstatic.
The appearance of mice was enough for me to cave in. And we had that cat for 18 years. Remember Miss Kitty?
YAY! I'm so glad to see that they went to a good home. They look so happy and the kids do too. I'm glad you are enjoying them and that my parents only have two more kittens to get rid of... Stacia also has 4 as well if anyone wants one... :-)
just a warning...get them fixed as early as possible...they come from a long line of tramps...ha ha...but for real...the babies are only fun for a bit and so not worth the hassle if you ask me!
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