In July, we were given a big, beautiful bunny named Cream from the Kurihara's. Dallen asked and asked and asked for a rabbit ever since he went over to their house to play with their bunnies. By chance, Airi and I were talking about how her kids wanted another litter but they needed to find homes for their current bunny babies first. So, add Cream to our family. She's a terrific eater and is very gentle. Her fur reminds me of Cookies and Cream ice cream. I put her in a harness and let her hop around the yard at least once a day (I try!). She is very soft and very cute, we think. Lad is STILL not a bunny man. But, the boys enjoy feeding her veggie goodies and Dallen's been very good about cleaning her cage. It's nice to have her right by our back door - she is always there to greet us when we come home.
Fast forward to yesterday, October 18. We had soccer in the morning then went to eat at Shiro's. In Panis tradition, we go the pet store next door to give the kids their "fix". Before I knew what was happening, Lad was asking if the kids wanted the white kitty. I was floored. Never did I think Lad would #1 BUY a cat as he feels that cats should be free to good homes and #2 would he do something so spontaneous like that. Wonders never cease. So, now to add to our family - Sugar - a very skinny, 8 week old kitten who is white with blue eyes. What struck both of us at the pet store was that she came up to the boys even when they bumped her cage and made lots of noise...she wasn't afraid of them. Now that we brought her home, she has proven to be a very good kitty - she pees and poops in the litter box, she tolerates all kinds of handling, petting, and noise. She does need her "space" at times - hiding under the bed or behind the sofa - but always comes out for more almost immediately. They all adore her - even Chyler squeals with delight when she sees her.
What's great about this now is that our family of 8 is now equal - 4 boys and 4 girls!
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