We have a new pet - a kitty - named Sarah. We had to trade in our little girl Sarah to get her though, but I found it to be a good trade. THIS Sarah eats her meals and follows rules, which is quite a change from the old Sarah. We couldn't be happier!
Okay, but seriously, Sarah thinks she's a cat. While we change diapers, while we clean up toys, while we eat, while we rest in quiet time.....a cat. She even comes with a "meow" and licks her arms (and mine if I'm close enough).
The fortunate part about this is that she listens quite well in "cat" mode, which has been a challenging area for us lately - and I can get her to eat her dinner (which she has been so picky about!) by using the standard "Here kitty, kitty" and giving it to her in small pieces that she can eat off of the table.
Now, she's only 2, and I am glad to encourage her imagination and role playing....but if she's still a kitty in a few months, we might need to consider giving Kitty away in exchange for the little girl again!
On another note, Katherine finds great pleasure in having a "pet" now - she is sly and gives Sarah the food off of her plate that she doesn't want.
Oh brother....kids (and cats!), they make you crazy but you can't live without them!
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hmmmmmmmmmmmm, I seem to recall someone else playing the kitty role not that long ago. :)
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