Animals are the best
 

So cute. We had a springer spaniel who was nursing puppies. Our Siamese cat would lie on top of her or get in between the puppies. She never nursed but she was in the middle of it.

Cute!
Our cats used to "massage" the dogs. You'd go into the barn and there would be a big clump of cats curled up with the dog underneath getting its massage!

Loved your stories Iberna and QuiltE.

Now for something completely different.

https://youtu.be/h6oubZKkWcI

If your children are old enough to accept and care for a pet for Christmas, visit your local pound or local kennels. Love and care for any animal is teaching a valuable lesson to the child. I was lucky to be raised in the country, had ponies, calves, pigs, lambs and horses to play with and care for in my life. Fur babies in later life when I married, and have adopted about 13 cats in retirement...who have given back to us lots of love and a rat free garage! Our one houe cat give us back in love and laughter, and I'd bet others can relate with their fun babies.

Weight lifting ant

Too funny ..... both the ant and monkey!
Nothing like making the monkey "earn" his keep!

Sleepy baby