Whilst holidaying at Coombe Mill over the New Year, the girls fell in love with the bunnies. Honestly they were mesmerised by them and we had to visit several times a day. When they overheard Fiona telling me sometimes the baby bunnies go home with visitors they desperately wanted to take one home. They had her picked out ready…meet fluffy, the white tummy one although they quite liked the grey tummy one too and named him Thunder.
Just one problem though. Daddy needed convincing.
Girls (fluttering eyelashes and smiling sweetly) – “Daddy, please can we have a bunny rabbit?”
Daddy: “No! we are not having a rabbit”
Girls: “But please Daddy. We will be extra good”
Daddy: “No! we do not need a rabbit”
Girls: “But please Daddy. Look she’s so cute and we would look after her” (hands her to Daddy)
Daddy (voice changes tone, is softer) “Hello, Oh she is pretty cute but no! We do not need a rabbit”
Girls: “But Daddy she likes you”
Daddy: (relenting?) “Mmmmmmm, maybe”
Daddy did google rabbits that night and despite a few reservations like where would we put her and would she need a friend? I must admit I thought we would be taking one home. Sadly though there just wasn’t enough room in the car. We took far too much stuff with us.
Next time though maybe?
If you are heading to Coombe Mill you are in for treat and I I know they are planning on more babies soon!
Karen x
Loving life with little ones
January 12, 2016 at 1:50 pm (9 years ago)I can imagine the girls now! We told our girls when they were old enough to look after a rabbit themselves they could have one as Daddy kept them for years as a child. we had a friends stay here with us for a week in the summer ‘rabbit-sitting’ but unfortunately it turns out Little 1 must be allergic to them or the hay as her asthma was terrible that week. Shame really, looks like a goldfish instead!
Would Like to Be
January 14, 2016 at 10:00 pm (9 years ago)Oh no poor little 1! Daisy loves chickens but is allergic to eggs. They were very, very cute and was so lovely seeing the girls with them x
tracey at Mummyshire
January 16, 2016 at 12:25 am (9 years ago)I think it’s always lovely seeing the children with animals, their gentleness and attentiveness is great to see. My children would love a pet, but I’m not sure I could handle the extra responsibility as I can’t imagine them keeping up their end of the bargain – unlike like yours!
#CountryKids
Coombe Mill - Fiona
January 16, 2016 at 11:26 am (9 years ago)This post really made me smile. I remember the ongoing bunny debate throughout the week and love how you have made it into it’s own post. I have a feeling when you return next time the debate will reopen! We may have too many babies soon, we asked Guy to put one of the girls in with Roger Rabbit and instead he let roger out with all the girls – oops! February half term will be the telling time, I may have a rabbit post of my own. Thank you for sharing on #CountryKids.
Mary @ Over 40 and a Mum to One
January 16, 2016 at 5:53 pm (9 years ago)That did make me chuckle. I remember similar conversation with my Dad over a kitten. Mum and I surprised him with one in the end so he had no choice but to like her. We had rabbits too as kids, and the Coombe Mill ones are rather adorable aren’t they.
Would Like to Be
January 28, 2016 at 9:54 pm (9 years ago)They were so cute! Everyday since we’ve got back they’ve asked about them. I wish I had rearranged the car x
Louise (Little Hearts, Big Love)
January 17, 2016 at 10:12 pm (9 years ago)Oh I love all the photos and the story of the girls trying to persuade Daddy to let them have a bunny rabbit. I have to admit I would have been very tempted – those bunny rabbits are just adorable! As you say, maybe next time! 🙂
Would Like to Be
January 28, 2016 at 9:55 pm (9 years ago)I was sold and to be honest Daddy was too. Our car was packed up to the max though. She would have had to sit on my knee for 6 hours 🙁
Lukeosaurus And Me
January 19, 2016 at 11:04 pm (9 years ago)Aww as I was reading that, I was really rooting for the bunnies! Your girls do have the “pretty please” look down to a t! Ray Xx #countrykids
Would Like to Be
January 28, 2016 at 9:55 pm (9 years ago)Haha if it wasn’t for literally having no space in the car they would have had one. Daddy was convinced 🙂