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Rats & Skippito Friskito

4/1/2012

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I brought out the old VHS’s to share with lil Jack and we found the movie Indian in the Cupboard. The boy on that movie had a rat that he put in the plastic ball and let run around the house. Of course Jack comes up to me and tells me that he wants a rat for christmas. He says he wants everything for christmas! I know some people are grossed out by pet rats, but my old friend used to have one & he was so cool.  I took him to the pet store to check them out & to see if he would be scared of them. He changed his mind and chose a hamster that looked like a stuffed animal that his grandma had given him.  

So let me introduce you to the new member to our family… Skippito Friskito! (lil man named him) He is a long haired hamster :) This is lil Jacks first pet, other than his fish that have unfortunately passed away. We told him that they went on a long vacation (like Forest Gumps dad). 

When I was younger, one of my cousins had a cage full of hamsters & I wanted one soooo bad! But my dad was totally against having “rodents” for pets. Even domesticated rodents. We grew up with a huge fieldy backyard and sometimes the field mice would come to visit. When we would find them, we would try to hide them from my dad & keep them as our pets. A pet we could never touch because we had been warned that they had rabies. It never worked out so well! So I’m not sure who’s more excited about getting a hamster; me or lil man.

The other day Skippy must have poked his eye because it wouldn’t open all the way, and I was sooo worried. Man I didn’t want to LOVE Skippy because I know his life span isn’t very long and I didn’t want to get too attached. But I’ve definitely passed the point of no return!
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Jess Martinez
4/2/2012 02:05:58 am

I had bought my son a hamster for good grades about 2 1/2 years ago. Although I hated the smell and mess they create I grew find of the little thing. We had "Hammy" just over a year when he passed. I was so scared and nervous to tell my kids. I finally worked up the nerve to call my son and tell him (he was at my parents, I had just got home from my honeymoon.) he acted as nothing happened as I sat on the other end of the phone and sobbed feeling bad for my son. I hope jack enjoys his little Skippy.

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♥jm
4/4/2012 01:02:17 am

Omg thats so sad! Im definitley not looking forward to that day :)

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Larry Purcell
4/3/2012 03:21:36 am

Loved the story and am thrilled that Jack Jordan selected Skipito Friskito as the name for Pet #1.

For with that name comes bravery and joy as exhibited daily by our little hero! For he is revered by the leetle ones as well as a certain Bigpa in San Francisco.

Put not a time frame on the life of our newest pal because that is not how kids should view any friend. They are here today and that is all that matters.

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Larry Purcell
4/3/2012 04:30:44 am

I am thrilled that Jack Jordan's first pet is named after the greatest hero of the leetle ones...Skipito Friskito!! Our pal Skippy Jon Jones will be happy as well.

We should not assign live spans to these little friends as they exist in the eyes of their young owners as being here forever. The word inevitable does not exist in these young minds. They think only of today when their pet is such a big part of their happiness.

So Jack Jordan, carry forth with your little furry pal. We will all smile as you do so!

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♥jm
4/4/2012 01:03:53 am

Haha totally love your comment! Thanks again for sending little Jack those awesome books! They are a huge hit! Love them!

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    I'M JANELLE MARINA
    Wife, Mama Shark, + Photographer.

    Most days, you'll find me in mismatched socks and a top knot, working behind my computer with a smile on my face, listening to Zac Brown Band and R&B  
    --or, dancing in the kitchen with my 3 littles and hunka husband, seeing who could come up with the coolest dance moves. I'm a wedding photographer, West Elm lover, aspiring advocate for our buddies with special needs, and a Certified Dreamer since 1986. We live in a cozy city in Southern California and are always up for a good adventure. ​I enjoy telling stories with my camera, grubbing on spicy food, and solving the latest Dateline case.
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