My breeder told me the same thing Potential, about skipping the keeping in one room thing. Little M just bounced out of his carrier and started playing.
He got a few biffs, growls and hisses off MCat, but he'd just riverdance away, and try to make friends a few hours later. It paid off eventually, now he goes to MCat for head washes.
Your's is gorgeous too Yoghurty. I do Little M's ears once a week with a Refresh'r or water only wet wipes. Those big bat ears do get waxy. He actually seems to quite enjoy it!
8 weeks, bet you're counting down the days. I picked my Little M when he was a week old, from some photos his breeder sent me. I just knew he was "The one", from this picture - he's the one staring straight at the camera, saying "Mantra! adopt me!" Twas a loong 12 weeks wait, I can tell you.
He still does an excellent riverdance. 