Rats Rats Rats

2009 has begun
so far it has been a pleasant year and I cant help wondering what I will think about the year in about 12 months time

I love my six girl rats although it is a bit intense at the moment as I am babysitting a friends 9 rats as well. My life seems to be about cleaning cages, feeding rats, giving rats attention, shopping for and preparing food for rats, cleaning up food after rats, changing hammocks and litter for rats, finding small boxes and other playthings for rats, re-organising rat's habitats, bathing rats, and just generally tending to rats!!!

I am actually counting down the days till my friend returns and the days seem very slow and loooooong!!! I dont mind the cleaning etc, but I am concerned because my rats arent getting the usual playtime that they need and want and my friends rats are also missing out on important people time.

I try to handle them as much as I've got time for, but I dont want to reduce the contact my rats have with me any more than I already have so that I can cuddle my friends rats for her. My girls look a bit put out standing at the door of their cage staring at me expectantly, but it cant be helped for the moment.

while my friend has offered to return the favour Im not sure that I want to leave my rats with anyone. Although I am taking excellent care of her rats I just cannot provide them with as much out of cage time as they deserve and I know that it would have to be like that for my six girls if anyone else had the care of them.

Just made a lemon meringue pie today...my great cooking feat for the week!!! It looks delicious and turned out perfect...well as far as looks go that is. Not sure yet what it tastes like. Mmmmm soon to find out :)