This weekend, after a lot of pleading and begging and thinking and messages and promises of responsibility, Anton finally succeeded in convincing me to let him get a pet…
Meet Patrickab!
Let me introduce you to Patrickab! She’s a Syrian hamster and very beautiful. We got her on Friday evening. On the way home from the pet store, she was making nervous sounds. Anton looked like he was about to cry too, so I said to him: “As a parent, it’s really hard to see your child distressed. But you’ll learn that they can handle it.” Anton leaned over the box and whispered, “It’s okay, this is tough. You’re a strong girl.” Crying crying.
Name List
He and his friends made a list of potential names. (My favorite name is Uncle Larry).
Her Big Habitat
We managed to get her a big cage with lots of toys, wheels, and hiding spots. She loves organizing her home and creating cozy spots to sleep and arranging her beautiful face. She’s our lovely little one! Last night at bedtime, Anton told me, “Patrickab is my number 1 priority.”
Other Pictures
Playing Tenzi with my stepdaughter (on the right) and her friend (who defeated us all).
And dogs in costumes!
Do you have any pets? Tips for hamsters?
What about you? Do you have any pets? Do you have any tips for caring for hamsters? We would love to hear them! Thank you so much xoxo
Note: 14 readers are sharing pictures of their pets, and the best book I’ve ever read is not a big deal.
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