Our New Addition...

Introducing our new addition.....

drumroll please....

meet...

Pancake!

Yes, he is a rodent.

But he is fluffy and very cute (at least as cute as is possible for a rodent!). The kids have all thoroughly enjoyed our new pet hamster. And (so far) being the owners of a hamster has been a very good experience. I grew up with hamsters and this little critter brings back many fun childhood memories for me--I think I am smitten with our little furry friend almost as much as our five kids are! Pancake has proved to be a very friendly hamster and has dealt patiently with eager little hands grabbing for him and petting him not so gently. I have to remind the little ones often that the hamster is very, very small and that he is ALIVE-- he is not a stuffed animal.

I am hoping that his name, given to him on account of his color, is not bad luck for the little guy!

Carter is especially fond of Pancake. The hamster seems to find his way into Carter's backpack, into Carter's pockets, in Carter's pencil case, or going down the ramp made for matchbox cars in Carter's room. Yes, you could say these two are buddies.

Yes, we are very grateful for our newest "Little" guy!