what I've learned from a 9 week-old kitten.

I adopted a 9 week-old kitten a few days ago, and she is starting to get used to the house. I named her "Zo", and she is a cuddly maniac. She is about two pounds, and she consists of mostly fur. Though she is tiny and has been with me for a short time, she has taught me many things thus far.

1. To hide everything that is most important to you, unless you want it to be used as a toy, or broken.

2. To not waste money, because it does not grow in the backyard, and kitty food is not free.

3. To appreciate the little things, because time passes so quickly, and life is too short to not watch it.

4. To wear socks. There may be something sticky on the floor.. or for protection from unsuspecting kitty claws.

5. To not be bored, because who knew that shoelaces, or dangling fabric was SO entertaining?

6. To appreciate the warm snuggles now, because when kitty gets older, she'll probably want nothing to do with me.

7. To clip those damn claws! Not de-claw, but clip and take care of those claws. Otherwise you'll end up looking like Edward Scissorhands' victim.

8. To take those "cat naps", because they really do make the rest of the day better.

9. To observe nature at her best.