Tuesday 25 January 2011

Mama Tama Tuesday


Tama-Chan: Motherhood is an odd thing, isn't it? When my kits were three months old and three of them went off to other homes, Bibi stayed behind and I made it quite clear to him that he had to grow up and become a strong mancat, without hanging on to his mother's furs. I am glad to say that he has done rather well, with a lot of help from Tommy. However, he has been a little off-colour the last few days, and last night, my mothering instincts came rushing back!

He started by coming up to me as I lay napping in the living room:


He just put his front paws on the rim of the bed and closed his eyes...


Dear readers, what could I do? I opened my paws to him:


And gave him an enormous cuddle!



#1 said he looked so very happy. I hope I made him feel better. And I realised that I will always be my little Bibi's Mama Tama.



As #1 is leaving early tomorrow morning, we will be mostly absent for the rest of the week BUT... it is our little SEI-CHAN's SECOND BIRTHDAY on Friday and #1 has promised there will be a big SEIlebratory post for her!

35 comments:

  1. Mama Tama, you are the prettiest mama we've seen :) It is so lovely that you cared for the Beebster.

    Get better soon smooches to the little mancat.

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  2. All mama are the same.

    We hope Bibi feels better soon!

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  3. What purry special AND khute pikhs!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra
    PeeEssWoo: Hi Tommy!

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  4. You are a very caring mama cat Tama-Chan - it was very touching when you opened up your paws to Bibi-Chan and gave him a lovely cuddle - we bet he felt so much better at once. We are looking forward to Sei-Chan's birthday celebration on Friday.

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  5. You are so caring and sharing - despite what you might have thought! We hope The Bibi is better really soon.

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  6. Tama, yoo are a wonderful mama. Safe journey to yoor mom, and we'll be back for the party!

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  7. I hope that made you feel better Bibi. Sometimes Ichiro does that to me and I explain that I am not his Mother. But I do wash his face...

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  8. Ooh! That just warmed my heart to no end! You are a wonderful mama, Tama-chan!

    hugs and skritches,
    Marlene

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  9. Once a Mama, always a Mama, Tama! We think you'll have Sir Bibi fixed up in no tome at all.

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  10. What beautiful tender moments! Our mum has tears rolling down her cheeks. A little unwell kitty being cuddled by his mum. Could there be anything more touching? When mum saw the first photos she said she was praying little Bibi would be cuddled. And he was!
    We are praying for you, little Bibi.
    Blue skys and calm air for #1.
    Waiting with anticipation for Sei-Chan,s party.

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  11. Bibi will always be your baby, of course!

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  12. What beautiful pictures. Mommies always remember their babies.

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  13. MamaTama what a nice mother kitty you are! Lily wants you to know that she lived with her doggie mother for more than a year after the other littermates left and her doggie mother was not that patient with her! They fought tooth and claw every day! We are glad you take a more kinder, gentler approach with your boy.

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  14. Aww...so cute!

    2nd Birthday! WHOO HOO PAWTY!

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  15. Awww....we LOVE cuddle pics. Actually, Tiny was in a rare mood today where she was kissing my forehead, but for some reason when she does it I get all silly and have to give her a little nibble then she hisses at me and we have a little fight and she runs off all mad. What?? You two look so happy and content it makes my heart all warm and fuzzy!!! Moms are good things to have...you are a good mama Tama...and Bibi is a lucky boy to have you all to himself!! AND he has Tom...what a lucky boy he is!! We send you lots of purrs and wish your #1 a safe journey and a quick return and that you all behave and be well while she is away!! We look forward to Sei-chan's seilebration on Friday!! Woo hooo!!! Lautrec, Tiny and Ellwood

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  16. Hi Tommy, Tama-Chan, Bibi-Chan and Sei-Chan -

    Aww...that was just the most gorgeous post - there is nothing like "Mummy-love"!! :-)

    I'm so sorry to hear that Bibi-Chan was feeling sickie but I hope he is feeling better soon!

    Slobbers,
    Honey the Great Dane

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  17. Such wonderful photos .... we really loved them. We hope Bibi is feeling much better soon!

    Safe trip to #1.

    take care
    Clive and Murray

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  18. My goodness, Tama-Chan, Bibi is as big as you are, maybe even bigger! But you still know he is your little boy, don't you? I hope Bibi gets over his sickness soon, and that #1 has a good trip and is back soon to you all.

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  19. That's very beautiful!!
    Mothers sure are something aren't they?

    Hi to Tommy!!

    Cheers,
    Maxx

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  20. We hope Bibi feels better soon.It looks as though he will improve quickly now that his Mama is giving him some extra lovin!
    the critters in The cottage

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  21. Yeah... you will always be Bibi's Mama Tama indeed! How sweet your good boy came to you for some extra loves and I bet you are always a proud mama.
    Bibi is bonkfully good!

    Happy trails to your #1

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  22. What a very sweet and loving mother you are!!!

    We will probably miss out on Sei-Chan's birthday post. So if you don't mind, we are sending her the best of wishes for a very wonderful day.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  23. Aw, there's nothing like a mama's love!!

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  24. A mother's love is always welcome. Bibi obviously loves his mum.

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  25. Mothers are the best. We have that bed too
    Benny & Lily

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  26. *preparing lips for MEGA SMOOCHIES for miss Sei-Chan's birthday*

    *getting out nip chapstick*

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  27. You are a good mama, Tama. I can't wait for Sei's birthday!

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  28. Tama-Chan, you make us feel all warm and bubbly inside!

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  29. Bootiful AND loving! That's my girl!

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  30. That was awfully sweet of you, Mama Tama. We absolutely hate to hear that The Bibster has the sniffles and hope that he will be fine in no time. Purrs to # 1 in England too!
    Siena & Chilli

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  31. I sent you guys a peemail with the info you requested but if you keep having trouble, just let me know and I will contact noodles after you do your post.

    Slobbers,
    mango

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  32. We're purring for Bibi and hopes he get better ASAP.

    But what cute pictures!

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  33. Cute post, kinda like Chester and his mama!
    --JB

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