When I went to the feed store last week (which involves driving an hour and crossing a state line) they happened to have some cute little critters in the store. Honestly, I didn't even notice. But the 11-yr old was with me and strangely enough, she did notice.

And then it began... "Mom, look! Aren't they so cute? Mom, don't we need some?".

And being the rock that I am, I said with a sigh, "Yes. They are cute. And no, we don't need any. We have enough mouths to feed. Just get two.".

I hang tough.

So here they are:

And they're already spoiled.

But the funny thing is, they actually like to burrow....

And apparently it tickles when they do.