All is well this morning, the babies are now 48 hours old. Mommy Daphne is leaving the nest occasionally now - hey Mom needs a change of scenery now and then. I guess she knows when everyone's belly is full, and they are all sleeping soundly. She even went outside on the lanai for some fresh air last night, but if she hears one cry, she is runs right back!
We all know that mother's are protective of their young.. it just goes without saying that that is the "norm", but to witness it from an animal who the day before was more interested in chasing a palmetto bug or sunning herself on the lanai, it just a cool thing from me to witness. Human moms have all kinds of time to prepare and learn, but with animals it really is all just nature.
During one absence from the nest, Tara was in the tub, and Princess our big dog wanted to visit the kittens - she very curious about these little things. It was almost like she was looking after them. She nudged one with her nose, and then laid down. I told her she had to be gentle. She does not seem to be looking at them as a tasty snack, rather with curiousity, but I still want let her visit without an escort! Maia our Yorkie is still "scared" of them. She will start to walk up to them, but if one moves the slightest bit - she jumps backward... which I think is a funny thing she does anyway when she is scared or unsure of something!
Tara's math this week seems to be fractions (Everyday Mathmatics - they jump from one concept to another all the time), so our "family" project works right into that - 3/5 are girls, 2/5 are boys - etc.! She is being incredibly attentive, and helpful. She was able to share the experience with her class as well. One thing Tara does not need practice in is PUBLIC SPEAKING - she's got the gift and will tell the story to everyone!
I knew that... yes it is "your" Kiara! Don't know why I typed Nala! 
