In just a few short weeks, our family will swell by two, two sweet-faced, curious little kittens. My mind has been teeming with images of the fun they will bring into our lives. However, impatience waiting for their arrival is suddenly tinged with alarm. Kittens!
Kittens get into everything! As I sit here looking at my office, I gradually see it in a different light. Those blinking lights on the router will just whet their appetite. The wires, of course, will present a marvelous challenge. We won’t need to buy them toys once they find the pens and pencils on my desk. Papers will have to be put away. And hiding places are everywhere…shelves, bookcases, printers, waste baskets, even my briefcase. How can I kitten-proof my office?
Oh, our life is going to change. Two tiny little fur balls are going to keep us on our toes. Now that I have started this inventory, I am loath to think about the rest of the house. How many dangers lurk in this formerly happy and comfortable domain? What kinds of adjustments will we need?
Having two adorable kittens cavorting around the house seemed like such a great idea a few hours ago; now I’m going into panic mode. Whose idea was this, anyway? Oh right, it was mine. All our other animals were adopted when they were a little older. This is going to be completely different.
On the other hand, kittens grow up rather quickly and then we will miss their sweet little antics. In the meantime, we can handle a few kitten capers. I’m sure it won’t be as crazy as I envision it. After all, they do sleep a lot. But, just in case, I’m going to keep the office door closed.
