In Waterloo yesterday, Cousin Owen, without a blink of an eye, took Butterscotch out of her cage without incident! His calming effect showed us a new side of our previously "skittish" pet.
Soon upon arrival at the cousins, Julia wanted to hold Pete, Jack's hamster. It was so funny to see her so casual holding her second cousin. And then be so fretful about her own, but we must keep in mind that Pete's disposition is quite different from Butterscotch -- Julia says it's because Pete is OLD...
So here is the hamster whisperer beginning his magic....Butterscotch taking in the view.
A blurry shot of Butterscotch -- that's our new lap in bottom left corner, featuring Peggle, a free trial that was used for about 5 hours yesterday -- accumulating over 14 million points with family-group effort -- another post altogether....anyway back to the hamster
Here he is making the transfer to Julia -- her first time holding her pet.
There still was a skittish side to Butterscotch -- and Julia has tiny hands -- so she very quickly was taken by surprise when the little buddy was on the move...up her arm.
"My hands are too small," Julia exclaims.
Another try, another cuddle.
So we did it a few more times last night -- and Julia was getting more comfortable --- but still not fully at ease, but great strides were made.
So now, not only is Owen my IT guy; he is now the guy who gave Julia her pet, in real time.
2 comments:
Yay yay yay! The dynamic duo will be SO proud to see this!!!! (And perhaps Santa Thompson has a little something for Butterscotch - shh, don't tell!)
Love to all!
Lianne
~ who is on hour number 3 of being all by herself as kids are at a 24 hour playdate! Shopping is done, baking has begun, and wrapping is continuing...
~ word verification is comzm...reminds me of calms him...like Owen and Butterscotch!
Wow a laptop great to hear what did you get do tell you know I need to know the details. You are now a very hip mama! Glad all is well with wee Butterscotch.
Enjoy
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