My day actually turned out pretty well overall. I bought a mini apple pie at the store, and am now enjoying a perfect end to the weekend - dessert, wine, and a passed out baby.
So how long is it acceptable to not tell DS1 that the hamster is dead? It's not like he plays with her or interacts with her very much. We're the ones who take care of her. He didn't even notice I was standing by her cage checking on her just now when I discovered her. But he will completely freak. out. none the less. He still cries about losing our dog two and a half months ago. Is it horrible to just wait until he notices, no matter how long that is? We are done with rodents in this house so replacing her with a lookalike isn't an option.
heartofglass That sounds amazing! I'm so excited for you!! Today was good. We sold some random stuff that's been cluttering up the garage and guest room, as well as some of Jude's toys and whatnot that he doesn't use anymore. I found a ride on toy for him for $6. And we did a bunch of laundry/cleaned the house. I love productive days almost as much as couch potato movie days.
Ah @jimbobcooter, that sucks it. I couldn't cope with the dead animal in the house so I'd be telling right away but can totally understand wanting to wait (as long is it's not super long and starts to smell or something).
Ah @jimbobcooter , that sucks it. I couldn't cope with the dead animal in the house so I'd be telling right away but can totally understand wanting to wait (as long is it's not super long and starts to smell or something).
Just to be clear, when I said wait until he notices I meant notices he hasn't seen her in a while and asks about her, not wait until he finds the dead body that has been rotting in the cage for weeks on end. We've already taken her out and will bury her in the back yard with our pet mouse that died two years ago tomorrow.
Thank you (and everyone else who asked). I'm not feeling so bad today, which is just as well. It's a bank holiday so no classes but H has gone to work, and L is being hard work this morning.
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