Say hello to our new cat, Jay. Our children have wanted a pet for so long and we’ve resisted that because of the on-the-go lifestyle that we lead. Well, our neighbor found some kittens and long story short is that we now have a cat named Jay. We are using the cat to teach them how to be responsible for the well being of some other living creature in prep for their futures, also our grandkids. They promised us they would do everything including scooping the poop, but they have to be reminded of what they agreed to at times. You should see them cradle Jay like a baby wrapped in a towel, it really can be quite hilarious. I think the most awesome thing is seeing them lavish love on something besides themselves. Our hope is that they begin to understand how fulfilling it is to give love rather than just be loved. Jay eats it up and tries to sneak inside whenever he can. I’m looking forward to the day when they begin to show a little love to one another and stop the fighting. Maybe a cat is a step in that direction. Maybe we need a dog now also!!!
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