Back in July, we finally caved and bought the boys a pet. Annie the hamster came home with us, and we fell in love with that little nocturnal rodent. Seamus was sooo good to her - always making sure she had food, water and a clean cage. A very clean cage. One Saturday, he was so concerned he was cleaning her cage and the table she lived on for a good stretch of time. We woke up Sunday to go to Santa's Village, and he screamed "Annie is dead!" We ascertained that no, Annie was alive...but maybe not for long. (And in retrospect, we think that the excess use of cleaning products may have caused her her demise.) We were gone for the day and had a lovely time, despite the worry...and then...indeed...we came home to find Annie was no longer with us. There were many tears. But we rebounded the next day a trip by taking to Petsmart and bringing home Gracie. We were equally enamored. Much as we loved Annie, Gracie has a little more personality. And yes - I can't believe I am saying these words about a hamster. I can't believe it myself. I do love hearing Gracie spinning on her wheel at 3am!
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