Ok.  I woke up a few days ago to 3 baby kitties on my deck...probably about 3 weeks old, based on their appearance and the fact that they are still nursing.  I've always loved cats, but I'm trying to make a responsible decision.  For those who don't know me personally, I have a 2 year old son, and I intend to have a second child within the next 2 years or so.  We live in a 2 story townhome.  I stay at home.  I grew up owning cats and dogs, but haven't had anything other than a few fish since I was 18 (8 years ago). 

Does anyone have any advice?  Things to consider and ask myself?  Approximate costs of kitty ownership?  Anything? 

thanks!!

Fwiw, I've found amanda's cats, more... ah... shall we say, antisocial tendencies tend to very from kitten to kitten. Though I will say that I've not really seen them do anything truly destructive aside from jumping up onto places they shouldn't be, but that's something they can learn not to do. I don't own cats, though, this is just from seeing Amanda's.

Ah... yes it can be hard to get along with someone/something that's alot like yourself....

Thanks Amanda...that does help.    I want to know what I'd be getting into, not just the fun and good things!

Dude, cats aren't that relational. They were really just plotting how to torment the humans, and disguised it with voiceovers. 

Just to be clear, the decision is CAT or NO CAT.   

A dog is not in the runnings...
for one, the kitten (at least acquiring it) would be free, the spaying would be free, and most of the shots cheap, if not free (I have a sister who knows how to give animals their shots). 
Two, we live in a townhome, so the poor thing would have little place to run, without me going to a dog park, which, without a car, isn't going to work. 
Three, I'm not a dog person and neither is my son, although we like them alright. 

Anyone feel they need to change their vote?

Oh, and no, I don't want to change my vote. I still vote dog.

let's make this official with a poll!