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The hamster proposal
While at dinner the other night at grandma’s house, we were surprised by my daughter, Grace, with her full on proposal and presentation.
I thought the hamster days were over.
It’s been in the works since November.
Her presentation contained 6 months of research.
A display, a song and presentation.
She thought of everything.
Secretly, she has been working to put it all together at grandma’s house, so in a vulnerable moment, she could present this to us and we might say yes.
I want you all to know how much I dislike little critters in my home.
In my life I have had three hamster/gerbil experiences.
#1 Gerbil – I cared for a friend’s gerbil and it kept me up all night spinning on its wheel. In the morning I discovered it had chewed half its tail off. When I returned it to my friend, it died.
#2 Hamster – When the girls were young, we got a hamster and it bit people so we got rid of it.
#3 Hamster – So then we got a new hamster that escaped it’s cage and for days and years I wondered where in my home that little critter was. At night, I feared that the critter would crawl across my bed. Someday I expect to find a little skeleton in some drawer somewhere in my house.
So now she wants a hamster.
Her timing is interesting. Yes, in three days we leave for the Dominican Republic. That does not stop her from dreaming of her future.
As much as I hate critters, we said yes, but she has to wait until we get home.
I’ll let you know how it goes.
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She put in so much work. I’m impressed with the whole project. I’m currently a summer school teacher and getting these kids to write a single paragraph at all is like pulling teeth. I’d get her the hamster. What could it hurt?
oh my oh my…hee hee hee. When you guys get the hamster, I will send you room spray! : ) This reminds me of my oatmeal container sized donation box which I decorated to raise funds to re-decorate my bedroom in middle school. I placed it on the kitchen counter for all my family members (Mom, Dad, and 7-year-old brother) to put their spare $50 dollar bills in…
A pet mosquito?? Ok that wins. Too funny.
Wooo!!! Go Gracie!! Oh my gosh that takes dedication. Proud of that girl 😉
No joke….as soon as I submitted my comment, Sydney came into the room and said, “Mommy, can we have a pet mosquito? I promise I’ll never open it’s cage.”
I’m so glad my Sydney doesn’t write very well yet! She asks everyday for a different pet or critter of some kind. Currently we have 2 lizards, but they have lost their appeal.
I will NOT be showing this to Sydney. But it would make a good homeschool project!! : )
Way to go Gracie!!! Do I hear MBA or Law Degree???? I love you, Aunt Maggie