A new Kitten

So we have been tossing around the possibility of getting a new kitten. Mind you it has been a loose conversation, nothing truly in depth. Milo has been asking for a puppy for a very long time. We just don't feel he is ready for the responsibility that puppies bring with them. The reality would be that we would be taking care of the puppy so maybe the real answer is that WE are not ready for the responsibility a puppy brings with him. A kitten on the other hand is a whole different scenario. Cats are very easy to take care of, they mostly can handle themselves, they don't mind being left alone, and they sleep 16 hours a day, so how hard is that?

We were given the opportunity to adopt a homeless kitten which was mostly feral by the description. And while my heart strings were tugged by the idea of a small striped fuzzy kitten alone in the cold and the rain Mark felt a bit differently about the matter. Which isn't to say he didn't care about this kitten, but he is the voice of reason in our kitten deciding lives. He wants us to make the decision for the right reasons not with the guilty pressure of homeless fluffballs.

We wisely decided not to mention this theoretical kitten to Milo, however I think he has picked up on code words and hushed conversations because he has been talking about kittens an awful lot lately. He has been trying to figure out the best way to convince us to get a new kitten for him.

Milo: Mom I think I need a kitten or a puppy.
Me: I don't think we can get a kitten or a puppy right now.
Milo: I know Mom, how about if I go to the kitten store and just get a new kitten.
Me: The kitten store huh?
Milo: Or the pet store? Is it called pet store Mom?
Me: Yes it is.
Milo; And I will just get 2 kittens. One for my Nana and one for me, and our kittens will be friends and I can name them and they will both play with me.
Me: That is a very sweet thing to offer Milo. But I don't think Nana needs or wants a kitten right now.
Milo: Mom, kittens make people happy.
Me: They sure do buddy. You have a big heart and that is very thoughtful of you but I still think Nana doesn't need a kitten right now, nor do we. But I love you.
Milo: I love you too. And I love kittens.
Milo: (long pause as if reconsidering his position on the subject) Okay Mom we just get one kitten. One kitten for me and none for Nana. Okay is that a good plan?