We have yet another new pet - or should I say pets - SNAILS! A never ceases to amaze me with the creatures she falls in love with. If anyone could ever use a dog, it would be her, but since that's not happening, these snails will do quite nicely. We found them in a friend's yard, and she has created a cozy little habitat for them in a Gladware container outfitted with lettuce, sticks, and special leaves she delivers as surprises for them. It's all turning to slimy, smelly goo (she says "be very careful when you take the lid off Mommy, because their house has gotten very stinky."), but she seems tickled with them. "Shelly" likes to hang out upside down on the lid of the container, so she's been fun to watch. Tomorrow two of the snails are going on a field trip to the discovery room at preschool - they are now living in a smaller luxury condo (a la clear plastic punch cup) with fresh sticks and lettuce in preparation for the trip. Hopefully they will survive a few days of preschoolers!
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