New creature in our house-Welcome Freddie!

We have a new kitty. His name is Mr. Freddie Kung-Fu Kitty Miyagi. Freddie for short. He is so sweet and good natured. Here's a look-see. Isn't he cute?

Did we want a new cat? Well, yes and no. I've been thinking about it for awhile now, but also have been putting it off because of the added responsibility and the added cost. R really didn't want more of either. But R's cousin ended up with a stray who, SURPRISE, had kittens. So she brought one to Z when Granny had him on Thursday. He'd already had the kitten for 4 hours and named it Freddie by the time I picked him up. Granny, that sneaky, I mean wise woman told me she had told R we were getting him when he dropped Z off. She failed to, I mean forgot to mention he said "NO WAY". Well The Boys are thrilled and are really happy and loving the attention a new baby pet brings. Z already showed his summercamp class, who were besides themselves with baby animal love. And I have to admit I am quite smitten with him myself. Nothing better than a kitty cuddle and purr. R may take a little longer, but with him it always does. He isn't one to give away his heart easily (some day I will tell the story of our very stretched out courting process) and that's OK, though I don't know how you can resist that little face.

Our dog is a little concerned about a creature moving in and us actually liking it. But he does really well, just a little whining, lots of puzzled looks and some dejected sighing. The cat has been pretty mellow as well. A few small hisses and sideways jumps. They both slept on the bed with us most of last night, so I think we'll be fine.

The kids (read: I suspect Z) have loved him maybe just a little too much, however, and he seems to be limping quite a bit. So Monday will be our first vet visit, which of course makes my very fiscally responsible husband soooo happy. I hope it doesn't require X-rays and stuff. We would have had to take him for an initial visit anyway. And I've always figured once to bring a pet home they are family, and you can't skimp on healthcare for family. I'm secretly hoping he'll wake up tomorrow much improved. We'll see.