Watch These Kittens Level Up to Ultimate Cat Status!

Cats have been our buddies for like 10,000 years. Archaeologists found ancient cat-human vibes when computers were just a twinkle in some nerd's eye. Back then, cats were basically the rodent police in exchange for a cozy home - and, you guessed it, kittens entered the scene.

When kittens pop out after 9 weeks in mom's belly, they're tiny and fragile, about as heavy as your average smartphone. And their eyes? Big blue surprises because their eye color hasn't quite figured itself out.

By week 3, these little wobblers start figuring out how to move. By two months, they're basically tiny ninjas, climbing, chasing, and perfecting those pounce moves. Plus, they snooze around 70% of the day – that’s dedicated kitten job training!

When awake, their ears catch even the sneakiest sounds, and their whiskers turn into built-in sensors for getting through tight spots. Stealth mode: activated!

After a few months, kittens turn from clumsy fluffballs into confident little bosses. Their fur shifts from baby fluff to sleek coat, and their personalities? They really let those cat vibes shine through.

By the time they hit one year, they're full-on adult cats - still playful, but with a bit more chill. They're still chasing feathers like pros but might nap like pros after.

Back in the day, cats weren’t just cute freeloaders - they were hard-working pest controllers. Ancient Egyptians loved them for saving food from rats so much, they even mummified their feline heroes. Talk about employee perks!

Sailors kept cats aboard ships to keep rodents at bay - and some cats, like Simon of the HMS Amethyst, became legit naval legends. Ship cats for the win!

Watching a kitten grow up is like watching chaos turn into cool. One day they're a tiny whirlwind of mishaps, the next, they're the rulers of their domain, strutting around like they own everything. From fluffball to fabulous, cats keep us endlessly entertained (and smitten).

So, are you team kitten or team full-grown cat cuteness? Let us know which pics made you say 'awww' the loudest!