Awwww, little kitties are sooo sweet.  I love Manx cats.  We had a stray one that became a pet a long time ago.  Her name was No-Tail No-Meow.  She was a tiny little runt that never grew, had no tail 

 , no noise when she meowed (I would lip sinq for her

 , and  was almost blind.  She was the sweetest, lovingest little cat I have ever known.  But I think Manx are pretty affectionate, anyway.  Good luck with the babies, I wish I were closer.