R-O-U-S-es

Just appreciating the progress being made by my Rodent of Unusual Size. Duncan's sociability was tested today when my friend Lauren visited. He was most interested in being held by a new person. He's come such a long way from the scared little feeder tank baby I brought home. He was calm, and curious, and gentle while visiting with Lauren. I was very proud of him, indeed. But seeing him in someone else's hands gave me the chance to see how BIG he's gotten to be, something I really don't have a chance to get any perspective on when I'm holding him myself. He's a big rat. I guess it's official. I have an R-O-U-S. (Oh, and I kissed him for Pnatalie - not the first time I've kissed a rat, and probably won't be the last - just sayin'...)