AIBU to buy a kitten in these circumstances?

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I would like to adopt a kitten, I have found a lovely ragamuffin breeder who has kittens available at present. It's an indoor only breed.

I work from home but travel to my parents on a Friday evening, returning Sunday morning. This would mean the kitten/cat would either have to travel with me to my parents (they already have 2 cats), or be left in my house over the period of time. I do have a sister who lives nearby and is happy to pop in to feed the kitten/cat and give it company on the weekend whilst I am away.

This arrangement is not going to last forever as my parents are in the process of selling their property and will be moving, so I won't have to travel a distance or stay over.

Please read the update:

'I work from home Monday - Friday, only working away on a Saturday, hence driving to my parents as they are closer to my work location. I have managed to rearrange work so that I don't start so early, meaning I can now leave on Saturday morning rather than Friday evening. This makes more sense not only in regards to getting a kitten, but also rush hour traffic, spending more time with my children and not being in a mad rush after school on Friday etc. '

Kittens shouldn't be left on their own but when they are older as long as someone goes in to feed them and check their water it is fine to leave them for a few days. Why buy a kitten when their are lots of cats waiting to be adopted?

Your cat can travel with you. I used to do that all the time. My mum and dad's cats got a bit grumpy but they got over it. It also makes the cat much more adaptable for when you go on holidays etc. Don't agree with house cats per se but don't let your weekends away change it they can definitely come with you!

Still not the best situation for a kitten.
Why this breed?
Why this breeder?
Why now?