For those of you out there that have yet to check out Foster Dad Johns Mythbuster Kittens, don’t. It is a commitment, and I’m not sure you’re ready for it. But- let me give you a little background, and you can make the decision for yourself..

Foster Dad John, as the name denotes, fosters cats. This wonderful human has set up a Livestream channel so that we can enjoy the kittens as they grow. He gets to name the kittens and this time he’s named them after the Mythbusters. The tabby is Grant, the one with the orange splotches is Jamie (obviously), white w/dark splotches is Tory, and cream/grey is Adam. Mom is Kari. The camera is set up in their pen, and all day long you can watch tiny little baby kittens (2 weeks old, today) and their mom. They sleep, and snuggle, and eat, and all things lil’ baby kittens do.

You hear about it first, and think, “yaokay- I’ll check it out.” You open the stream and “SQUEEEE lookatthebabykittahs!”

You watch them feed. You watch them sleep. You watch mom give them a bath. They’re so cute, who doesn’t love a kitten? And you go about your day. But then something happens- maybe you have a free five minutes, or a bad phone call, are accosted by a homeless person, something- so you click back on the stream. You feel a little better. You decide you’ll keep the tab open so you can check in on them from time to time…

You check in, you smile, you start referring to them by name.. Eventually you don’t even bother switching tabs, it’s just ALWAYS open. You notice Grant is breathing heavy. YOU GET SO CONCERNED. Thank God, Foster John gives you updates, apparently he has a flat belly thing, but he’s healthy. *phew, you’re okay, they’re ok. Your heart is pounding.

Next thing you know, you don’t want to leave you’re computer. You start bugging all your co-worker about how Adam just climbed on top of all the rest, or how Tory is sleeping on his back with his little tongue sticking out. You discuss with someone how Kari is such an attentive mom, and you’re glad they have her. You are full on emotionally invested in these little guys. Suddenly, they’re gone. They’re all at the vet.

Everybody freak out!! You start searching for other live streams. You gotta get your fix. But they come back, all healthy.

Half of your day is now being sucked away by watching these sweet little angel faces, or talking about them. You consider turning it on when you get home. You resign yourself that this is your life now…

So that’s how it works. Check it out if you dare- don’t come crying to me when you’re a basket case.