(These pictures are totally out of order - sorry)Cole's pet Hermit Crab, Hermie, has been a long time in the making. As I have face booked and blogged about a ton, Cole has been able to go #1 in the potty for months but he has been struggling with #2. Oh we have tried every bribe known to man and the only one that seemed the least bit interesting to Cole was the Hermit Crab. Interesting but not so exciting that he ran in the potty and pooped. For weeks we have been talking about this and finally, during one of the many snowy days, I told Cole that he just had to do it. We would stay home and work on it together. I knew in my heart he could do it - he was just afraid. So, we prayed about it together and we stayed home....for 3 days....until finally he ran into the bathroom yelling "Mom come quick...I have to go bad!" And he did....and it was wonderful! I never thought I would say that about a trip to the bathroom but I am saying with pride! So, off we went to Petsmart to pick out a crab. Cole picked Hermie, his tank, his plant, his food, etc all out by himself. He was so proud that he told everyone we met at Petsmart why he was getting Hermie and they all congratulated him. Hermie has been with us about a week now and there have already been 2 occasions when I thought he was dead but fear not...Hermie is still with us! Cole checks on him daily and checks his food and water. He tells Hermie he loves him and good night at the end of the day. It is really sweet to see him love this little guy so much - we are all so thankful Hermie came home with us!
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"Hermie's" are tough little guys. We had 4, they were pretty neglected after the excitement wore off, and they lived a long time. Just don't get hamsters. We learned the hard way. Love you,
Mark
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