The kitty

Megan loves the kitty. Whenever we say "where's the kitty?" she looks around the room, and gets really excited when she sees her. But we've been reluctant to encourage many "encounters" between the two of them. See, Tabitha is a bit of a grumpy kitty. She can be unpredictable and doesn't do well with strangers. So we are very cautious with her around Megan.

However, being home all day with both of them creates a little competition for my attention. Tabitha likes to "stalk" us in the morning, when I'm feeding/playing with Megan, before she herself gets fed. She circles us on the floor, getting closer and closer, trying to get me to pay attention. Of course, Megan wants to "pet" her, but I try to keep them apart, as a hungry kitty does not create the best environment for a kitty/baby love-fest.

Before today, Megan has occasionally reached out her hand and touched her fur. And Tabitha has sniffed Megan's head. But that's about the extent of it. Until today...

Tonight, Tabitha came right up to Megan. Megan reached out her hand, and Tabitha rubbed her forehead on her hand and licked her fingers! Awwwww - it was so sweet! Of course we don't have any pictures to commemorate the moment, as we were both ready to rush in and keep the kitty from mauling Megan. And it probably isn't a good indicator that they are going to become fast friends. As Megan becomes mobile, Tabitha is probably spend the day hidden in a nice safe spot - far away from little fingers. But it's a start. And it really was cute...