How darling!!! We could never have pets when raising our son because of his allergies. When he was about 11 years old a mother cat decided to have her kittens in a barn, so became accustomed to playing with them outside, taking allergy medicine. Today he is 35 living on 20 acres, 2 cats, 3 kittens, six dogs (includes their 3 AKC malamutes) a wife and a son plus the BIL, girlfriend and MIL living with them. Raising your child with a pet helps bring out the love, affection and companionship. Congratulations on such a lucky boy and cute kitten! :thumbup: