So hear me out.
I grew up with many types of animals in my childhood, from fish, hamsters, guinea pigs, dogs and don't forget the countless tadpoles I'd collect during my summers at the lake cabin.
But.... I've never had a cat and especially no experience with a 13 week old kitten.
Mom's allergic and I'd taken care of older cats when their owners were on vacation, but they never wanted to interact with me.
At first I thought these cats were judging my cold 18-21 year old soul, but then realized that cats are happy to contemplate life on their own while batting away at feathers and catnip-laced mice.
Well that Holly girl of ours, she's a different animal.
Now that we've had her cute little face around for three weeks, how's she adapting?
1. She's Crazy
The most common noise we hear in the house is "th-thump-tha-thump-th-thump-thump". The pitter patter of her little paws is music against our hardwood floors and creates so much distraction from the everyday stresses.
2. She's Cuddly
Kitten, she is - so there's plenty of playtime going on in this house, but when she's tired she has no hesitation to come up to Dan and me to snuggle, and will even roll herself into a blanket to get an extra heater running with that motor-purr of hers.
3. She's Pensive
This girl, she's a damn philosopher. Look at her so casually looking out the window. Then you see the left corner of the image and she's really just watching me and that big scary camera of mine and wondering why it's been following her around.
4. She's Jams
A perfect photo followed by a perfect edit job by my brother and Holly is a legend.
Strapless Hello Kitty guitar while learning how to play Kitty like a boss.
5. As if it were any surprise.... She's going to be spoiled, hard!
Sleeping in Dan's lap with those big beautiful eyes, he gets all of the ladies to fall for him doesn't he?
I love this new addition to the family and I can't wait to watch my furry daughter grow up into a strong, independent, mysterious, curious and impenetrable goddess, just like her mother.
Happy Weekend!
