Last month a pair of cats were caught in the act (as it were), and lo and behold, the female cat gave birth to her litter in our small cemented water meter box!
What was really cool was that the cat was just in the process of giving birth! So the children got to see her birth four teeny, tiny kittens. Brandon said they looked like little pieces of meat but in no time at all she had them licked clean!
Of course, this Mama’s heart went out to her. She looked so hungry and she could not move since all four were actively latched on! We put some milk in a saucer and put it as close as we could without letting her feel threatened. Once she knew we were not going to hurt the kittens, she became very comfortable with us and (I think) was grateful for the sardines and milk we provided.
It was perfect backyard nature study material! The children sat and drew what they could and to their great surprise found that even a little frog had taken shelter in among them!
About Probhita
Quite ordinary, really.
Where I do consider myself extraordinary is in that I have been tremendously blessed with the sweetest family and the best of friends. It is nothing short of the richest luxury to be loved as I am!
Being challenged to think and break away from status quo is a personal priority. I believe that the Creator of the universe has a plan for my life and random chance is not the way of my existence. I believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I deeply uphold tolerance - I may not concede to a thought being right - but will always respect its view.
The privilege of having the best parents in the world and growing with caring sisters in a rather unique setting is an aspect closely cherished. My youngest sister, despite being oceans away, always remains my closest friend and my biggest encourager!
I have a wonderful husband who loves me and two gorgeous children. I presently live in India. This blog is the embarking of a journey with Charlotte Mason's philosophy of education as I continue to homeschool my children. I hope their childhood will be as fulfilling and memorable, if not, more, than mine.
Last month a pair of cats were caught in the act (as it were), and lo and behold, the female cat gave birth to her litter in our small cemented water meter box!
What was really cool was that the cat was just in the process of giving birth! So the children got to see her birth four teeny, tiny kittens. Brandon said they looked like little pieces of meat but in no time at all she had them licked clean!
It was perfect backyard nature study material! The children sat and drew what they could and to their great surprise found that even a little frog had taken shelter in among them!
wow, what a great thing to be a part of! we had a guinea pig give birth to little ones a couple of years ago and it was such a great experience for all of us not to mention the nature study involved 😉
You mean to say that the mommy cat didn’t realize there was a frog in their midst?? Wow, and I thought I was not very observant – hah!
You folks really do have such a soft heart for nature’s all and sundry creatures.