A Lady Bug's Demise

So, we are a no pet family. This easily works for us NOW, because the kids are not yet begging for a puppy to snuggle and play with. Jason talks about it every now and then, but I can easily distract his thoughts :) Well on Saturday a little lady bug decided to escape from the winter wonderland outside, by joining our family inside. Jason wanted to be a helper by putting him out, but I figured he may live longer in the warmth, than in the snow. So I said it could be a our pet, haha.

Things were going great--yes, WERE. A few times a day we would spot and hold our little pet. Then it would hide and we would go on with our lives knowing we would see him again soon. Last night Jason was holding him and "taking care" of him on the couch. Then once again, he disappeared to get some quiet time. Best pet ever!!!!

Well, little lady bug made his appearance once again this morning. Lorelai drank A LOT of water with dinner last night; so, around 6 this morning she was in desperate need of a change. I quickly did so, set the diaper near her crib, re-swaddled her, nursed her, and put her back to bed. When she woke this morning I went in to snuggle her. And grab her diaper to rinse out...

Yep, our little lady bug pet had been eaten by the youngest member of it's adoring family. Maybe I should have let Jason put it out to begin with. Death by cold or starvation probably would have been much more pleasant. Ha. I doubt this has happened to any other "pet" in all of history.

Well our beloved pet, R.I.P.