Just like that, the kittens are five weeks old to date and blossoming into playful, mischievous young cats.

"Their personalities are showing more and more, and we have some very snuggly babies emerging, between their bouts of crazy play, sprinting across the room, and darting up the cat tree."

Rico taught her kittens how to eat from a dishBest Friends Felines

"They've dived into being big kittens and all are eating their wet food with gusto."

With their confidence and independence increasing, Rico is spending more time on the sideline and taking every opportunity to be with her humans.