Oreo

Diesel has made a new best friend.  While we were on vacation, Ella and Buzz Lightyear (my two classroom rats that we keep at home during the summer) had a litter of 4.  There are 3 brown and white rats (they look like Ella) and one black and white rat (it looks like Buzz).  Diesel's favorite is the black and white baby. 

He has named him Oreo. 

They play together all the time. 

Today, Diesel taught Oreo how to ride a tractor. 

I don't know how well Diesel's going to take the news about Oreo's future.  In another week, Oreo and his brothers and sister are going to be snake food (unless they find someone who needs a pet rat). 

You see, we thought Ella had gone through menopause.  She hasn't had a litter in 6 months (usually they have a littler every 21 days).  What a delightful surprise (sarcasm)!