New Year for Gerbils!

Tig's Resolution? To escape his tank! Tig managed to climb on top of the skinny bar of his wheel. On two feet, he stretched as far as he could go and he ALMOST made it out of the tank. Needless to say, we turned the wheel around so its highest point is only half the height of the tank.

Pendy's Resolution? Not quite sure yet! He seems to be happy in his tank, but I am afraid that he is still quite lonely. He is also getting older (sad :( ) and he seems to be sleeping more. He is also jogging on his wheel, in comparison to Tig's speed-runs on his own wheel. I hope I can still provide a happy life for Pendy as he becomes a senior gerbil!

My resolution? To continue being a good mom to my gerbs! And to spoil them more, if that's possible!

C is also in the process of creating his calender for me, an annual tradition! This year's calender features Pendy, Tig, and the late D'Agosta. The photos above are June, and August, respectively. I can't wait to see the final product!

Gerbs Enjoy the Holidays, Too!

I especially enjoy the holidays for it gives me an excuse to make little crafts for the boys!

Last year, I pulled some materials together and painted snowflake ornaments: one for Pendy, one for D!

The boys also needed something to set out for "Santa Paws". We set out some yummy gerbil treats, and I put together a couple of stockings in which to receive presents!

Although D has left us in body, he has not left us in spirit :) We hung up his stocking and ornament in his honor!

Tig, alas, had nothing, so today I painted this ornament for him:

I haven't made a stocking for him yet, but if I run out of time I will make sure Santa Paws knows to drop off some gifts for Tig! Next year, my goal is to create a gerbil tree-topper. The holidays are for rodents, too!