what Christmassy Thing Have You Done Today?

[Rags]

We went out this morning and got all the bits needed for the hamster, then this afternoon went and picked one...he's very cute. DD1 named him Humphrey after a book she has been reading

We liked the Humphrey books, I only hope your hamster is a bit less inquisitive!

 

[motherofboys]

Aw how sweet. We had a dog called Humphrey when I was very small but named after Humphrey Bogart

 

[Babybump87]

Aww lovely @c1403

Anyone ever had a Guinea pig ? DD1 fell in love with them when we went the farm to see Santa ! Was toying with the idea of getting her one for her birthday !

 

[AngelUK]

I did when I was younger but I wasn't too keen to be honest. They are often active at night and made such a racket! They are cute but quite smelly if you don't clean out their cage every couple of days. So that will be your job then

 

[AngelUK]

We had Christmas honey roast ham, roasted potatoes, red cabbage and brussel sprouts with bacon. It was so so delish! We had originally planned to have that on Christmas Eve.

 

[motherofboys]

We had one, probably about 10/11 years ago now. He was quite sweet.

 

[c1403]

We've never had guineas as they usually go in the garden and my cat would terrorise it. (hamster is upstairs with doors closed)

A friend has them though and they live much longer than hamsters etc. Hers are quite tame too. I'd be cautious about foxes and local cats though x

 

[nessaw]

We're down for heavy snow from 9a.m. tomorrow so hoping to finish up with a snowball fight and tobogganing! Dd wants to catch snowflakes on her tongue.

 

[AngelUK]

Oh that sounds perfect! I hope you all get to enjoy some lovely snow

 

[Rags]

A couple of my friends were big Guinea pig fans, they always kept them in pairs and indoors - normally in the living room as they are nocturnal and can be a bit noisy. I had considered getting a pair a few years ago but my niece is allergic to rabbits fur and I didn't want to need to get rid of them if she reacted badly.

 

[Bevziibubble]

woke up to snow here. The kids will be excited when they wake up.

 

[Babybump87]

We have woke up to snow !!! Unexpectedly ! This has made my Christmas for the girls especially !

out to play in it before it turns to slush !

 

[Bevziibubble]

The kids were so excited. I've never seen James so excited in his life. They're playing in it now

 

[Babybump87]

Thanks Ladies regarding the guinea pig !! We was going to keep it inside didn’t realise they need to be outside!

There are a few cats in my area which was why we was going to keep it inside ! Unless we get a good cage for outside and make it secure so other animals couldn’t get it !

Going to look into it more before making a final decision ! Got a few weeks before her birthday .

 

[Babybump87]

The kids were so excited. I've never seen James so excited in his life. They're playing in it now

Aww that’s cute !
My DS wasn’t sure at first . Wouldn’t walk on it !

 

[Rags]

Thanks Ladies regarding the guinea pig !! We was going to keep it inside didn’t realise they need to be outside!

There are a few cats in my area which was why we was going to keep it inside ! Unless we get a good cage for outside and make it secure so other animals couldn’t get it !

Going to look into it more before making a final decision ! Got a few weeks before her birthday .

I've only ever seen them kept inside (I'm in Scotland) I suppose you could make a wee run in the garden for them to have outside time, but both of my friends kept them indoors all year round.

 

[AngelUK]

Ours were inside too but on nice days we put a cage outside (in the shade) so they could graze.

How wonderful you got snow! I bet the kids love it

 

[c1403]

Awww so jealous you have snow.

Today we area putting away the tree and decs

 

[Bevziibubble]

Aww that’s cute !
My DS wasn’t sure at first . Wouldn’t walk on it !

Aww bless him

 

[nessaw]

No snow for us! We found some icy puddles to stamp in instead.