Wednesday, September 17, 2008

A New Member of the Family!

We have a new member of the family... Bella Memford Wolf! My parents' cat had seven kittens, and we welcomed one into our family. This one was nicknamed Memford, because she behaved a bit like our dog Emmy -- rolling onto her back to sleep and eat, the first one over to momma to eat, very playful... Since we can't get another puppy at this time (with the baby coming), Orion's new friend will be a kitty. They're slowly getting used to each other, mostly from a distance at this point. But neither is hostile towards the other, just very curious!

Bella is five weeks old today and has been doing very well in her new home. She's still eating the weaning milk from a syringe (she now knows me as the mommy with the milk!), as I'm still trying to get her to lap it from a bowl. She has started using her litter box, and lets us know when she has to go! Bella's bed is in the office/playroom, separate from Orion, and she lets me know when she's ready to go there. I wish babies were this easy to get on a schedule! :)

Carter and Lauren both love the little kitty. Lauren walks around meowing, starting as soon as she walks out of her door (and looking for Bella). Bella and Carter love playing with each other! Here are a few pictures, and I'm sure more will be posted.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Glad you're all having fun with her!

Erin said...

wish i could've taken a kitty!! enjoy!! they're sooooo awesome when they are that little! start bath time as soon as you can!! don't wait like i did!

Christan said...

Way too cute! I love her stripes. Plus it is funny she knows you as the mommy with milk now since it is kind of true. :) I will have to come see her sometime. (And I wish puppies were easier to potty train - kittens sound so easy!)

Nikki said...

Yes, much easier to potty train than puppies! :)

Unknown said...

i'm so glad she has been a great addition to the family. i know she doesn't replace emmy but she is great for the kids orion and especially you!