hi.
i'm scared of so many things.
flying, for one.
i'm also scared of falling behind on the laundry and neighbors stopping by and finding out what a mess our house is.
i'm scared to death of my kids being hurt in cars or in water. those are two particular fears among many in that category.
and i'm afraid to get another kitten.
lindsey turns eleven on thursday, and all she really wants is a kitten. and i'm scared. scared we can't handle it, scared we can't afford it, scared of what certain friends and family will say if i cave in and get her the darn kitten, scared that all the kids will end up making the kitten a nervous wreck, scared that the kitten will pee all over the house.
maybe most of all i'm scared if i get her the kitten, she still won't be happy.
i look around and see people doing all sorts of scary things everyday. huge, momentous life-changing scary things; and little, everyday, scary things.
i think i should be able to handle a kitten.
tt
posted by Tara Thayer at
9:51 AM
11 Comments:
a kitten is a lot - i know these feelings well.
i hope she has a beautiful birthday.
and ((hugs)) for your worries.
I think you should get her a kitten because the kitten will delight everyone, including you.
Get a house trained one which means one that has not been taken away from its mother too soon. Cats are meticulous except for their fur and if they get pissed in which case they piss.
So get a short-haired, house trained bundle of delight and warmth and comfort.
Just don't get a dog!
this is a hard one (and thanks to c's allergy an issue that has ever come up here...and we have a dog). kittens are so cute. kittens live a long time. kittens can't live in college dorms or take a year off and travel to europe so i think the question is do YOU want a kitten. that said with a houseful of girls i'm not sure no is an option here (you are so getting a kitten). good luck and take pictures!
beth
My husband wants to get a dog. I say I don't. He says he has promised Wilhelm. I say I've promised Blanka a baby brother. He says Whohoo, that's not fair. I say I don't want a dog.
Good luck.
I like this post.
It made me smile.
And nod my head.
I would be scared of getting a kitten too.
You are not alone.
Enjoy the birthday!
Greta
there's a girl aching for a kitten here too. and i am also scared of so many things. only it's only recently that i've realized that the fear is what's making me resist. i know that sounds silly - how could i not know. but i didn't. (and eleven! oh my.)
Eleven.
That seems so long ago in my daughter's life.
I can't help you with the kitten. We have lived through our share of pets: fish; hamster; birds; and now we have our dog Echo - who will be our LAST pet.
But, I understand fear. Thinking only good thoughts for you.
I am scared of many, many things, too, but I'm trying hard not to be. In that spirit, we're going to get the puppy that the kids have been begging for for years.
Wish me luck!
I know I worry about little and big things too. But I do have to say I hope you get the kitten. I can't imagine that you would regret it. Plus I think taking care of pets is good for kids. But what do I know?
Hey, I just noticed the show button in the sidebar! (:
we got a kitten a few years ago and within the year, he had a traumatic accident and needed an expensive surgery (his leg was amputated). i'm not telling this to scare you, but to say, we don't regret it. one of the most wonderful things is to see my son, who is not affectionate with people, cuddle with that 3-legged cat.
on the other side of scary is often something beautiful, i think.
We got a kitten for Ry's sixth birthday. He terrorized it so he won't go near Ryan. BUT, he goes to Matt and he sleeps on my feet. and I love him. Which, btw, i really never thought i would. Good luck Tara!
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