A Furry Visitor

An adorable kitten has taken up residence in our pines.  The same pines that my boys have dubbed their secret fortress. At first sight of her, under the leaves, the boys were frighten and came screaming out from beneath the trees. It was a humorous sight followed by great meows and the kitten taking off for the neighbors.  Once the boys realized it was just a kitten, they were smitten.  All three children can't get enough of this precious fur ball.  They have named her Midnight Moon.  Fitting name for a black kitten with white paws and nose.  The problem I have in making this feline a pet is that it's sickly.  I can imagine putting a bunch of money in this wee animal only for the thing to die on us.  That and the fact that we live on a very strict budget with no wiggle room.  I've been reminding them that this visitor is just a visitor.  Once the animal shelter opens tomorrow, I'll be on the phone making an appointment to drop it off.  Wish me luck, I think I might need it.