Our home has been taken over by a cat (and her kittens) who were dropped off at the end of our driveway a while back. We think the kittens are about 6 weeks old now. Of course I have five photos to share with you, and I'll have to say that the more we watch these kittens, the more hesitant I am to give them away.
But really!
I know, I know. It's reminding me too of the book by Wanda Gag:
'Hundreds of cats,
Thousands of cats,
Millions and Billions and Trillions of cats!'
What could be more fun for kittens!
This scene reminded me of my dear, departed Aunt Esther. Years ago, when my sister was frequently nursing her 10 month old infant, Aunt Esther could not help remarking:
'Young man, you can't go through life with your mother hanging out of your mouth!'
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Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!
Judy
The kittens are the cutest! I could watch them play for hours. Thanks for sharing these images with us. God bless your weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove your aunt's quote - and the photos of the cats. They are undoubtedly cute. I remember my mother once decided she could make money from breeding Siamese cats. At one point, there were 13 of the things - and a long-suffering dog. Chaos. And think of the vets' bills, CM... :-)
ReplyDeleteThey are just too adorable for words. I say keep all of them unless you have a dear friend or relative that will give a good home to one of them. My daughter-in-law has none dogs and 5 cats three horses make that four horses and a lot of other things I can't remember. The cats are good therapy and will keep you healthy
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute!! I almost spit out my cereal at your Aunt Esther's comment!! LOL
ReplyDeleteI love Aunt Esther. A pragmatist.
ReplyDeleteHa! Ha! Ha! As soon as I read your title that book came right to my thoughts. I'm sure you know she's from Minnesota and you can visit her family home in New Ulm.
ReplyDeleteLink to her house. http://www.wandagaghouse.org/
I did smile at your Aunts quote. Beautiful little kittens,
ReplyDeleteHow I would love to have one of your kittens!
ReplyDeleteVery cute little kittens.
ReplyDeleteGrowing kittens are so much fun to watch as they explore and learn new things. have fun while it lasts. Did you name them after actors?
ReplyDeleteOh these pictures are the best! What fun you must be having.
ReplyDeleteHow can you not be mesmerized by the kittens?? I'm sure they are very entertaining..I would have a tough time giving them up..Do you think Max needs more company?? I'm allergic to some cats so it's always hard for me to find one..
ReplyDeleteI forgot about your beautiful pictures..Love the "gated community"..Looks just like Pa..
ReplyDeleteThey are too cute!
ReplyDeleteJudy, if I were to keep just one of those kittens, I'm sure you can guess which one it would be! I wouldn't be able to part with Tommy. Aunt Esther must have been a hoot!
ReplyDeleteYour Aunt Esther was a card! Sounds like some of my departed aunts. And those kittens are so sweet. You must keep them and get them to the vet before you have millions! ♥
ReplyDeleteGod bless you for taking them in! I would have done exactly the same thing - well, actually, I HAVE done the same thing - but just one (sad) case after the next - and now we have a thriving family of six who started with nothing and live like royalty here!
ReplyDeleteI think you'll agree with me that having them all spayed/neutered in their new homes is the way to go!
You're going to have a time letting go of those precious babies. And the mother is so beautiful. How can people be so cruel? You're putting stars in your crown by taking them in.
ReplyDeleteYour aunt was a wise woman. Well said.
I really like the kittens. They do bring a new life to a household as they explore and play all day. And then they all do nap at the same time too.
ReplyDeleteadorableness!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful little kittens. They look so curious. Very nice of you to take them in. I hope you find good homes for them.
ReplyDeleteHappy Five on Friday
You have probably spent more time laughing lately? :) How adorable!!
ReplyDeleteI bet you will bawl like a baby when those little ones leave to go to new homes. They are ALL just so cute. I don't think there is anything much cuter than a kitten (or a puppy for that matter). I would have a hard time letting them go, too. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteThey really are darling! It's been a long time since I've had a kitten. My last few cats have been adopted full-grown. I'll bet they keep you entertained all day! x K
ReplyDeleteThey are so adorable those little kittens and there are some wonderful to watch playing with all the things you have for them
ReplyDeleteThey are darling! Perhaps will be very useful, too, for keeping the mouse population down. And I do adore James Herriot's "The Christmas Day Kitten," which your photos remind me of. Aunt Esther sounds like a pip. There's one or two in every family who is openly disapproving of feeding a baby in the natural way. =D
ReplyDeleteJust plain delightful . . .
ReplyDeleteIt is so true . . .
"it's the little things"
That bring so, so much joy . . .
In this case, kittens, shoelaces and milk . . .
How do you abandon an animal. Hard to deal with so many, but i couldn't just leave them, they're so cute.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteLots of fun activity to see when you have kittens about. Cute. Hope you find good homes for them...or not. :) Have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteHi Judy
ReplyDeleteI loved the "Millions of Cats" book as a child and I totally forgot to buy it for my grandchildren. I'm going to correct that now. Your kittens are so cute! I hope you will find good homes for them all, or a reliable pet store that will take them to adopt them out if you decide not to keep them all that is!
Cute kittens. Whatever will you do with them?
ReplyDeleteMy husband tells me the soap arrived. I am away from home in NH helping daughter recover from surgery which prevents her from lifting anything heavy including granddaughter aged 2.5. Thank you again for picking me. I look forward to using it.
Mercy! They are just precious!! So fun to watch. I would've done the same thing....I'm big on animal rescue. It is hard to give them to good home though!
ReplyDeleteOh so adorable and sweet photos ~ will be hard to let go of them I bet ~ thanks!
ReplyDeleteWishing you time your way ~ to enjoy ^_^
Cuteness overload much? LOL LOVE what your Aunt Esther said. That's great! The kittens are so cute. I enjoyed the pictures. I remember how much fun kittens are to have around. Very entertaining.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't be able to give them up either, and what a great place you have for kittens, cats, and dogs! They are absolutely adorable!
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be hard to give up those sweet, adorable kittens.....
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh at your late aunt's take on the nursing situation. lol
So cute and playful. Kittens bring lots of joy.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! I've always been a cat person!
ReplyDeleteI do miss my cats now that they have gone. I often look at my dog, little Tia, and think, "why can't you be a cat and do your own thing?!". I do think I am more of a cat person and your pictures certainly raised my heart rate and also a smile. Take care. Chel x
ReplyDeleteOh you really have made my day. Such beautiful photos. My two cats are thirteen now. No longer kittenish but still gorgeous. B x
ReplyDeleteI love Aunties saying! The kittens are so cute and playful, they must keep you very busy. The ginger one reminds me of my brothers old cat Tiggy. He was a great character.
ReplyDeleteOh those kittens are sooooo cute! And endlessly fascinating, I bet. When our cats were tiny I used to spend ages just watching them play. Hope you have had a good weekend. x
ReplyDeleteCats, cats everywhere!
ReplyDeleteLovely photo's.
All the best Jan
Oh, those kittens! Such sweetness...such entertainment!
ReplyDeleteHas Tuppence accepted her friends? (Enemies? Competition?)
I would be wanting to keep them all! There is nothing more adorable than kittens.
ReplyDeleteWe always had cats until we became a dog family 15 years ago. I wish my family wasn't so allergic. I love the companionship of a kitty cat.
ReplyDeleteOH my goodness! I want to come and play at your house! Lol!! Kitten cuteness overload. I could look at them and this post over and over (and I did). ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd love that quote! Ha!
Blessings. xoxo
The kittens are adorable and it will be hard to let them go. "Aunt Esther" made me laugh and brought back memories -- we knew a lady just like her when we were young parents. (In addition to remembering her tart tongue and the way she knew what was right for everybody, it's making me smile at myself remembering how terribly "old" I thought this lady was -- and how she was certainly younger than I am now. Funny how that perception changes! )
ReplyDeleteThat statement by your Aunt is hilarious....;-) Such cute kittens!
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your kittens. They bring such joy.
ReplyDeleteThe kittens are so adorable!!! I wouldn't be able to give them away. I have a friend that her daughter moved back home for awhile, she now has two dogs and four cats in her house.
ReplyDeleteHad to check this post out. Kittens are so fun - These look adorable. It would be hard to give them away.
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