Thanks so much guys!!! I really appreciate your input.

CBG, as much as I want the cat before Christmas, I think we will wait until between Christmas and NYE - I have 3 weeks off over Christmas and we will be child free for about a week and a half of this time... gives the kitten time to adjust to a new house before the screaming kids come home!!!

Amanda - I'm at Holland Park West, but am willing to travel... where did you get your little one from?