thankful - 9 - cats

I'm thankful for the four cats who share our home and hearts.  They each have their strengths, quirks, things that drive us crazy, things that make them absolutely loveable. 

Calla Aura Boom has been good for me, for our family of humans and cats.  Prior to rescuing her back in August, I had a dream about a calico cat.  It was one full of happiness and affection.  While in the "wild", Calla didn't show signs of that level of affection.  She was tame for a feral kitty, but she was still a feral kitty and quite reserved.  Ry encouraged me to follow my dream instinct, and so we brought her home.  She was so incredibly tiny.  We were able to influence a lot of the traits that she developed (such as her willingness to be held and carried around), and her own unique Self shined through as well.  She's an amazingly affectionate, playful cat... and loooooves laps.  In turn, laps sort of love her. :D

Last night, as I was relaxed on my chair trying to write letters, she attempted to get on my lap.  That would have impeded my writing progress.  She made due with my restrictions: she squeezed right next to me.  (The blue/green flowers = my legs/leggings.)  THEN, Doodle squeezed onto her.  It didn't look that comfy, but they seemed quite happy for awhile. :D

here kiiiitttty kitty

Doodle, Kate, Marribelle -

AND!!  On August 7th, we adopted a new kitty.  Mom had some feral kittens around her house.  It was a tough call because she was still nursing (but also eating solids).  However, we were concerned that she'd be killed if left there too much longer.  We decided to go ahead and bring her home.  (That ended up being a good call because only one of her sweet brothers has made it.)  She's thriving here.

Introducing Calla Aura Boom!

(I seem to be missing the first round of photos I took of her.  I'm not sure how that's possible so I'm obviously over-looking them somehow.  I'll add them later.)

This week.  She's grown a lot.

week of learning & meow!

Last week, our learning included:

Activities on things like weather & symmetry.  (Though, honestly, in Oklahoma we already know a LOT about weather.  Still fun for A&J.)

Videos, games, and reading about the USA.

... and more!  That's all the photos I took though. :D

We also read: Plant A Little Seed by Bonnie Christensen, My Father Knows the Name of Things by Jane Yolen, Soft House by Jane Yolen, Grandpa Green by Lane Smith, Yuko-Chan & the Daruma Doll by Sunny Seki, Brother Sun Sister Moon by Katherine Peterson, Earth Mother by Ellen Jackson, Nightsong by Ari Berk, Moon Forest by Patricia McCarthy. 

The kids seemed to enjoy the adorable bat in Nightsong who used echo-location to be a truly adventurous explorer... and then returned home to his mama.  K was also fascinated with the concept of a daruma doll and did some googling after. 

Since I didn't have as many photos to share, here's Willa Doodle claiming a blankie that J left in the floor. :D