Mr Buttercup and Little Miss Buzzsaw seem to be getting along much better now.  At least Mr. Buttercup isn't acting like the kitten is either a chew toy or a possible snack. Two days in a row I've found them taking a nap together on the back of a stuffed chair in the living room.  The kitten has also started taking naps snuggled up to Linda's laptop.  I'm afraid we've become a two cat family.