a new pet, a fine compromise

This new pet is named Rowan Daguinea Zodiac Killer Styles-(our last name.)

She is a compromise.  Julia's been begging for a mouse for a while now. I can't stand them.  Ugh. But I urged her, how about a hamster? A guinea pig, a gerbil? She said no, but then diplomat Kari said, "She's offering you a compromise.  You might want to TAKE IT."

And so a week ago Jay went with her to the pet store and this was the only guinea pig they had, just a dainty little girl in Julia's preferred colors and everything.

It was destiny.

 They drove over here tonight to meet her. There's a meet and greet planned for Wednesday over at Dan's house too. (Love all my lake towels all over the living room. In pandemic, it's gotten real casual around here.)

 The little curly girl in the pink shirt greeted James and then said, "I'm feeling very nervous."   Oh my goodness. Rowan is not all that scary.

Okay, good night.

So much love,   Val