<p>So for everyone who was so gracious with advice and kind words during the kitty krisis, I just wanted to tell you that Tink is coming along. Daughter has taken to wearing her in a baby sling, which Tink seems to love. She sleeps in it as my daughter goes about her business and will, occasionally, when it’s quiet poke her head out and whisper in daughter’s ear. When they are alone in daughter’s room, Tink will sleep on the bed now if daughter is nearby. It’s been a great learning experience for my daughter. She didn’t expect to have a cat with “issues,” but she has learned to appreciate the loved one she has instead of pining for the one she expected. Great lesson in acceptance for a future teacher!</p>
<p>AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!! Just PRECIOUS!!!
Tell your D “GREAT JOB!!!”</p>
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And a future mom! ;)</p>
<p>Oh yeah Beurah. A future mom. Part of the reason she wants to teach is that she feels it will afford her the type of lifestyle balance she wants for her future family. Another thing that annoys the well-meaning busybodies is that she knows already that she wants children someday and is planning her life accordingly.</p>
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Oy. I know what you mean. I was just like your D, and I, too, became a teacher and worked until I stayed home with our first child. Well-meaning? Maybe. Busybodies? For SURE. <em>sigh</em></p>
<p>~berurah</p>
<p>ZM—thank you so much for the update!! I love that mental image of your daughter and wish that my girls were that doting with their kitties! (But I more than make up for them as I smother all 4 cats with kisses and cuddles daily…just call me Catwoman…) That is just a wonderful, heartwarming image, thanks for sharing.</p>
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That is so adorable.</p>
<p>Thanks for the update. I can’t decide who I like most - the cute kitten, the sweet daughter, or the marvelous mom that made it possible.</p>
<p>Your kitten sounds very sweet! I’ve called my Bedlington male “Tink” ever since he got sprayed by a skunk (it’s a term of endearment - really!). Three months - and he’s still stinky (or Tinky).</p>
<p>I missed your first thread, so I had to read it. It’s awesome that y’all adopted an abused cat, and apparently she loves her new home.</p>
<p>weenie- wow, a bedlington? They’re sweet dogs but so hard to find.</p>
<p>warbler - I have two of them. They are adorable and very very sweet dogs. Lots of grooming though!</p>