After having three children i felt that i had made my contribution to society and that it was now someones elses turn to make sure the human race didn't die out. As a mother i still feel that you have a natural instinct that kicks in every now and again but for me personally as soon as i hear the arguments begin at 6am it soon fades.
However, after two years of pleading i finally gave in and took the next step to add an addition to our family. Lolly was born on the 20th August and came home to us on Saturday. As soon as i held her i knew that she was the one.She is jet black and so tiny you can just hold her in the palm of your hand.
I stood in the pet shop, frozen with fear.As a child i had grown up with every animal imaginable.A Goat,Chickens,Rabbits but never a 'normal' pet like a dog or a Cat. This feeling of panic came over me and it reminded me of the day Matthew was born.That familiar feeling of Oh, what now! . The feeling of responsibility and overwhelming love. It's funny because even after all these years i still question whether i am responsible enough to have a cat!. The children are delighted with her of course and want to shower her with love but i am still getting used to this tiny little Kitten that keeps squealing at me.
On the plus side atleast she is house trained and will be able to go outside in a number of weeks rather than years!. She won't grow up to answer me back and she can stay at home all on her own without the need of a babysitter!
"Maybe" Leah asked " when i am a little older we can get a dog?"
"No" came my reply. "Simply not".
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