Mom!!

Kaami (the cat) gives birth to 2 lovely cute kittens!!

Everyone is happy with the 2 new members to the family and all the special treatment for Kaami.

As we cousins all gathered in the house for Christmas, it was time for us to roam around. We had a helluva time in Sirsi, Yaana, Sahasralinga, Banawasi, Joga, Honnemaradu.

But, when we returned, we were welcomed by a very silent Kaami. The kittens were missing. We all felt really bad, as we had left Kaami alone at home. Initially we thought, Kaami must have hidden the kittens to protect from possible danger. But we were concerned, as the kittens were not found even the next day. Kaami was being restless and started looking at us in silence. Everyone started looking at all the nook and corner of the house, for kittens, accompanied by Kaami, but were not successful. Kaami stopped eating/drinking anything. :(

Towards end of the day, when someone wanted to pick up something from the cupboard in the verhanda, Kaami pounced upon us and started jumping. The kittens were in the deep corner of the cupboard.

Actually, when Kaami saw all of us going out of the house, it has hidden the kittens in the cupboard as the door was open. When we came back, we have just closed the door without realizing the kittens inside.

The kittens had starved for quite a long time :( but,luckily still healthy as there was enough ventilation. May be we didn't realize, why Kaami went near the cupboard couple of times. We should have understood then!!

The kittens were found and Kaami was happy again. It started having its meal :D ...

So typical mom!!

PS: Kaami is the desi name for cats and uncle has given that name to his cat.. Kaami also means the desirer. Yes, cats happily desire for luxury and the human race provides it to the cats. There is a quote saying "Dogs have owners & Cats have servants :) "

PPS : Its said that, once the cat gives birth, it hides the kitten in 7 different places. A natural instinct for cats to protect the kittens from other animals. But, we don't see that behaviour in our city cats as they understand, there is no possible danger..

PPPS: Whatever the species are, the motherhood has remained the same on earth. To protect, to take care and to always think of well being of the kids. Even after a long trip in wonderful locations, being amidst the lovely cousins, I felt something missing there, and started to miss my mom!! ... to a good extent thanks to Kaami!!