i'm not proud of what happened a couple of months ago. after much research and preparation, i decided to indulge Ally's fervent wish for a pet--but on my terms. she had offered these choices, in this order, for the past year: a dog, a cat, two bunnies, a hamster and a goldfish.
my only pet experience having been with dwarf rabbits, i decided that was the pet for us. small, cute, and not requiring daily walks. everything would have been fine if it weren't for the crazy rabbit people. these people are very good to know, if you're a rabbit. but if you're a human being, they can make you feel guilty for...well, for being a human being.
i persevered. i went to the bunny rescue. i chose two {TWO!} rabbits, when i had planned on one. they were not small, and not even very cute. they were not well litter-trained. also, they were covered in psssst. i am not a pushover, so how did this happen?
i spent one sleepless night devising ways to get rid of the beasts responsibly. the next morning i put them back in the crate and drove back to the rescue. tearfully left bunnies with the judgmental people, who will probably hang a "Wanted" sign for my capture. cleaned up all signs of bunnies. told children we had only been "bunny sitting" for a day. slept very well.
since then i've been waiting and watching for the right pet to come to us. it happened this week. Meet LeBoeuf ("LeBeef"): he's two years old, grey and white, perfectly litter-trained, and gentle as a beef should be. we're all in love.
Ally: Mom, i know LeBoeuf is my son. and i'm his mother!
five minutes ago i went into the room where Ally had shut the door {always a risk}.
Ally: Mom, don't come in here!
Me: i just need to know why you took your pants off. and emptied everything out of this box.
Ally: Mom, i'm making my own potty.
this makes perfect sense. she has been observing LeBoeuf's behavior over the last few days. it was only a matter of time.
I cannot stop laughing over this entire post. It has all the elements of a good comedy:
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* awesome pet name that cracks me up EVERY TIME
* childhood story that you can embarrass her with when she's a teen
* and all of it captured perfectly by your amazing ability to write a story
Can't wait to read more adventures about the bun!
yeah! glad you found a fun little "lebeef"! no animals for me, i think i'm anti-animal now from being raised around too many. i get those judgmental looks from my only family now! :) that's okay, i already have 3 little monkeys!
ReplyDeleteOh my. Ok, I totally did read this post, just must have been interrupted towards the end cause it was all new to me today. I would have loved to see Ally's "own potty," that is pretty funny. But please, no more pictures of bunnies, you are making Bri want one :)
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