And, the clouds parted...

We took Steph and Dan to the airport yesterday.  We joke about Stephanie "bringing the bad weather"... it was gray all day long.  Gray on the trip to the airport.  As soon as they checked their bag and were committed to the flight, the gray clouds parted and the sun came out.

It was great having them here for the holidays.

After lunch out, we decided to go to the Lighthouse Square.  Steph asked if we could go to the Sea Life Center... it is a small aquarium and touch tank exhibit run by the folks who do run the dolphin watch Fins to Feathers.  One thing we didn't expect to see in there: a cage with a kitty in it.  A sweet looking 8 month old kitty that is looking for a home.  Free.  Already spayed.  Gray with stripes, white paws and belly.

"Don't even look at that," I said.  Of course, I was ignored.  The young man working there was very quick to offer to take the kitty out of the cage... Joan and Steph both jumped at that.

"Izzy needs a little sister."

"No, Izzy is happy being an only furry kid."

"Oh, she is so sweet, and I love her name!" (Luna)

"No.  And, by that I mean: NO!  Put that cat down.  Seriously, you don't know where that cat has been."  Pretty sure my words had the same effect as Charlie Brown's teacher: "Bwaa, bwaa, bwaaaaa."

"It is Saturday.  You'd have to have that cat checked by the vet.  You'd need another carrier.  Another food dish and litter box.  And, remember you're rule: only one cat on a boat!"  Still being ignored.

"Look, she likes me!"  And, that same look in those eyes when we first saw Izzy.

Dan was on my side.  Well, I assumed that, since he was silent.  I knew if I wavered for even a moment, our household population would be increased by 33%.  I pulled out the big gun: "What if it doesn't get along with Izzy?"

A look of concern.  Point driven home.  "OK, time to go!"  Breaking the eye-contact was key.  We got out of there with the same number of family that entered.

Someone is going to get a beautiful little kitty.  We already have one.

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And, it is a beautiful sunny start to the day.  Little Izzy is on her Momma's lap.  Steph and Dan are back with their furry kids.