At Christmas, we added another member to our family - a winter hamster that we named Mr. Jingles (borrowed from one of the girls working at PetSmart the night we went to buy him as a Christmas present for Jake). He began to beeeeg and plead for one the night before we flew out to go on vacation after we decided to kill some time in a pet store versus sitting in our hotel room.
I was hesitant at first because I really thought the love he had for him in the beginning would fade. The newness, I worried, would wear off, he would no longer be interested or want to spend time with him, and I would become the lone caregiver of the hamster.
Eventually I gave in, and Mr. Jingles was the last minute thing on our list of Christmas presents to buy.
So far, I'm so glad I did. Between the look on Jake's face on Christmas Eve morning and the fact that he's really a piece of cake to care for, it's been a win-win.
I should have known he would sit still for a few of his fruit snacks. Gotcha!
Oh Grant would just love you. He gets so mad when we go to Pet Smart because he wants a hamster and I won't buy one. I just can't get past that they are so much like a rat. I think we may just stick with a fish! I hope y'all enjoy Mr. Jingles :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I never thought I would think a hamster is cute! sooo cute! I'm glad your boys love him. The part that stands out the most from my childhood is all the pets we had. : )
ReplyDeleteAwww that is so cute!!!
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