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.
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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.
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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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