Thursday, December 23, 2010

Happy Guinea Pig Birthday!

For Lilia's 4th birthday, she asked for a Guinea pig.  I did some research to see if that was an appropriate gift, and while the opinion is mixed, I decided it was ok since I'm in the acceptance that the Guinea Pig is mine.  Her birthday is Monday, so we got the Guinea Pig last night so it had a little time to acclimate.
Piggy!

So here is the little guy.  I think he's adorable, although very skittish at the moment.  I'm afraid it'll be some time before Lilia can hold it, although I can hold him, and let her pet him.  Which I'm sure she won't mind.

Right now, he's in my open closet.  Lilia has no clue he's there, which is actually fun.  I keep slipping in to watch him, and give him fresh hay.  I've already discovered he likes the marigolds from the hay blend I got, and carrots, but not orange peppers.

Half the cage, the side he hides in.
Because he is Lilia's present, I'm letting her pick the name.  Lately she's taken to asking me what my opinion is though, so I have to come up with a few names.  And that's what I'd like hear from you!  Name suggestions, appropriate for a 4 year old.  So, please, leave a comment here in "A little bit me" with a name suggestion for the little guy.  Right now, I'm calling him piggy, which I don't really want to stick.  ;)  There are 4 days until my little girl turns 4.  And of course, I'll let you know what was ultimately picked!

6 comments:

  1. So, I'm assuming Guinness isn't appropriate for a four year old? :) Because it would be really cute if he was a Guinness Pig, especially with your crazy Irish lovers. LOL

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  2. Hee hee hee - look what I just found:

    http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs21/f/2007/233/8/5/Guinness_Guinea_Pig_by_Arekkusu_kun.jpg

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  3. LOL, that's a cute idea actually. And that picture is cute too.

    "especially with your crazy Irish lovers" But what are you implying there? ;)

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  4. Archibald! =P
    Clarence!

    Anything that sounds like an elderly posh British gentleman >__<

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  5. John laughs at me because I want Samwise...

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