So the hottest gift of the year this year is Zhu Zhu pets. They are little motorized hamsters that squeak and run around like the real thing. They have play yards, balls, and all those toys. They're impossible to find in the stores, and every kid wants one. Well.... Guess who has one? Not only do I have the Zhu Zhu pet, I have the entire playset CITY. I wasn't even looking for it...I had never seen them before and didn't plan on getting them for Emma. But, I happened to be in the right place at the right time, which NEVER happens to me.
I was shopping at Toys R Us, and I heard two ladies talking about these Zhu Zhu creatures. So I asked, "Is THAT the Zhu Zhu pet?" She confirmed, and offered me one. "What? Why?" Why in the heck would she be so willing to give me the mack daddy of Zhu Zhu pets?! Well, it ends up that the store only allows you to purchase one at a time. So, sure, I said I would take one. As I walked away she said, "Be blessed."
"Yeah...right?!" was my response, then I realized I think she was serious. She probably regretted picking me, after all. Anyway...it was $130. I didn't want this!!! But I couldn't turn it down. It really is the holy grail, and my heart was a little fluttery as I walked around the store. I sent a picture of it to my sister in law, who immediately called me to question how this happened...and to offer the advice of "Watch your back in the parking lot."
Last night I woke up, shot out of bed in a panic as I dreamed that I was being showered with Zhu Zhu pet accessories...clothes, blankets, carrying cases, the list goes on and on. It wasn't a good dream. It was overwhelming and I couldn't get over it and get back to sleep.
I think the Zhu Zhu hysteria is giving me nightmares. I didn't even want them!!! I wasn't getting sucked in. But now....I'm sucked.
Of course, the next morning the news was reporting that the hamsters have a high level of antimony and could cause cancer and other health issues. They are not recalling them, but are letting parents make the decision of what to bring in their homes.
It's here and it's staying.
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