I didn't think this would ever happen, Tonya, so maybe there is hope for your kids too. Samantha grew up with my parent's cat, Sherman, but he was (is) old and crotchety and he taught her to RESPECT THE KITTY!! So while she likes cats and isn't afraid of them, she's always a little skittish around them. She's really done well with Sushi and Kirin... especially if Kirin felt comfortable enough to do this!!!

You should've seen her face when he first snuggled up to her. She kept cutting her eyes at me and then down at Kirin and then back up to me like, 'Mom? Is this okay?' TOO CUTE.