We've welcomed 2010 with a temporary addition to our family. Much to our girls' delight, we're pet-sitting for friends. While our friends have been skiing and snowboarding and enjoying the snowy splendor of Tahoe, we've welcomed Aloha the bunny into our family. She's been a perfect fit. And Aloha's actually the rabbit's name! That's practically proof that she's perfect for our family! (We have to call her Aloha-bunny to differentiate her from Kathleen's beloved stuffed dog.) The girls are remarkably faithful about remembering to feed Aloha her food and to give her fresh water and Timothy hay. And, needless to say, bringing Aloha-bunny out to play is the highlight of each day.
Teaching the girls to give Aloha some space has been hard work. They want to pet her and hold her all. the. time. And, to be fair, who wouldn't? She's soft and sweet and fluffy.
With some firm limit-setting, though, we've gotten Aloha some good playtime. She has explored almost every corner of the first floor of our home.
She has found some friends, though they aren't much for conversation.
And she has discovered a fondness for tea. Or at least for tea sets. (She loves this particular cubby!)
The girls aren't the only ones who love Aloha-bunny. John David loves to watch her. She's often hopping about while I feed John David supper. As much as he loves food, he quickly loses interest in his squash and cottage cheese when he sees Aloha run past him. And he loves to use Aloha's cage to stand up. (Don't worry, though -- he's never done that while she's actually been in the cage!)
Thanks for trusting us with your sweet bunny, friends! Aloha has given us a great start to 2010.
1 comment:
Those pictures make me want a bunny! I loved the one of Aloha in the cubby with the tea set!
And boy does Indy have some big baby blues! I think he totally takes after you, Kristen!
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