"Slimy Paige Nibus"

For a while now Payton has been asking for a pet. R.J. takes care of Colby (the dog) and Madison takes care of Misty (the cat), she told me she feels left out. So, she took matters into her own hands. She became the proud owner of Slimy Paige Nibus, a snail that she found in the front yard. (She named him all by herself) She has been taking great care of her snail, she's actually obsessed. She'll take him outside for some sunshine and a little "walk". Which according to her leads to a game of chase, Slimy chases her finger around. If Slimy is really lucky he'll get a small cup of water poured on him to keep him from drying out. We are constantly washing her hands and telling her to keep Slimy in his cage when they are in the house. I just can't believe this snail has lasted so long. I keep thinking, he can't make it through another night eating just grass, what do snails eat anyways? So, while I was at Women's Conference, Rob had enough of Payton lovingly torturing poor slimy. He upgraded her pet to a fish! She named him Pond. So, Slimy had a happy ending after all, he was let go back to the front yard. But, she says Slimy comes to visit her every morning and she pets her. I am just grateful that snails look alike!