Well...I did what I swore I would never do....I got an indoor pet! Since Hunter and Colton lost their dog when their mom moved, they (especially Colton) have been begging for a pet. I grew up on a farm and I do love animals...I just don't love them in my house. I'm a bit of a neat freak and don't like pet hair on the carpet or furniture. But I decided that it wouldn't kill me to bend my rules a little and get a cat. When I was young I always wanted to bring our cats in the house, and I snuck them in when my mom wasn't looking. So I do remember what it was like to want an indoor pet. Getting a cat was also a better option than what the boys were suggesting we get...snakes, hamsters, rats, lizards or a dog. I just don't do the rodents or reptiles, and dogs are stinky and shed too much...so a cat it was!
Whiskers has been a great kitty so far, with exception to him having one accident in the house right when he got here, and needing some training to stay off counters. He is very sweet and loveable. He doesn't scratch, shed, and is litter-box trained. What more could we ask for? The kids love him, and I have to say that mommy does too. We are still working on Craig though....I think he's a bit jealous that Whiskers is getting more attention. :-)
We are still teaching Kyla the difference between 'loving' the cat and 'mauling' him...
