Most recently, a hamster. They had one hamster a few months ago.
Remember how cute Kathryn was? And is?
This is Kathryn and Marigold.But Kathryn loved poor Marigold to death.
So they got a new hamster.
And Kathryn named her Becky.
"I just miss you so much," she said. "Someday you can come see Becky. You can come see Becky in real life."
"Unless she's dead," said my mom.
"Yeah, or NOT." said Kathryn.
As I talked to my mom I could hear Kathryn saying things like "Becky wants to get out of her box."
And Jack carried the hamster over to the computer (where Mom and I were video chatting) and said "I think that Becky's feet are underdeveloped which is why she can't roll around."
"How could she get her food then?" Mom asked. "She must crawl over to her food."
Jack just shook his head. "Becky's feet are undeveloped," he repeated.
It made me feel strange. Like maybe MY feet were underdeveloped.
But I can crawl to my food. So I suspect my feet are fine.
I just fear hamster Becky's imminent death. Because I don't want to hear Kathryn crying and saying "Becky is dead."
That would really make me feel weird.
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The hamster died I walked home to this....
Jack: Don't tell Kathryn but becky died.
Me: What?
Jack: Well shes just been sleeping like crazy and not exercising , and she wouldn't climb the dumb ladder to get to her food.
Me: When?
Jack: She died like 2 hours ago in the purple igloo
She just curled up in a bawl and died I scooped her up and she was completely hard and cold. Moms going to go get a replacement Becky tomorrow. Remember don't tell Kathryn Becky died.
I enjoy all the things kathryn says about pet becky may I tell you my favorite...
-Becky is clawing at the sides of her cage, can't I put her in the ball instead.
-Becky is pushing her noise between the metal bars again!
Can I just say: hahahahaha. I understand why you feel weird but it's mostly just funny.
i had to cover my mouth to keep spurts of laughter from escaping my mouth (i am on a campus computer). when i was her age, i don't think i knew what the word underdeveloped meant. soooooo funny!
Oh dear. I got your voicemail after my econ class and laughed a lot. Now I am at work. This cracks me up. Poor little hamster. Hamster Becky.
Just for the record it isn't our fault that Becky died. She didn't even last 24 hours, she was defective. Also I'm pretty sure the new one will not fool Kathryn as they didn't have any the same color. Plus when it was dying Jack was trying to save it and put it in a cereal bowl with just a little water for it to drink in the bottom. So now I'm afraid to eat cereal.
side note: the word verification at the bottom that I need to type says "deadcalm" freaky
UPDATE: The "new old Becky" has performed admirably in impersonating the "old new Becky" even though she is twice the size, a new color, and acts completely different. Kathryn didn't even miss a beat. "Jack made Becky better!" and hasn't a clue about the tragedy that struck so fast and furious.
This is just too funny, I miss you all and the laughter that follows you around. Can't wait for May when at least some of you will be here for Lisa's graduation.
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