My pet rabbit, Bailey Butterbean
Hoppy Wednesday everyone!
I’m super excited to be heading home to my parents’ this weekend for a number of fun celebrations. It’s my parents’ 30th wedding anniversary party and then my cousin’s 21st birthday party the weekend after! Going home to see the fam is always something I look forward to, but also because I get to see my fluffy super-cute best friend, Bailey Butterbean. If you haven’t heard me talk about my rabbit before, then you’re in for a treat!
Ever since I was a child, I alllllways wanted a pet rabbit, but I was never allowed because we had dogs. So when our dog Rosie passed away in 2012, my family and I were all in a state of mourning. She was our little white fluffy angel (plus a goat and seal at times) and we missed her terribly. After about four/five months passed till we get to the day my sister was running up the stairs to my room with a leaflet, saying ‘I’m going to get a pet hamster!’ My sudden reaction was to shout out ‘I want a bunny rabbit!’
It took a fair bit of persuasion for my mum to agree (dad I guess just had to go along with it haha), and then my sister decided she wanted a rabbit too! We of course did thorough research prior to getting any new pets, and made sure we had everything ready to give the bunnies a great home.
When I first met Bailey, it was love at first sight. He’s a dwarf lionhead, so super fluffy and he just had the cutest little face and his eyes staring at me. I was allowed to pick him up and he snuggled up under my neck like he was meant for me. I had to take him home with me. My sister fell in love with a grey lop who was also in the same pen as Bailey. It just felt right to have them both from the same place.
Bailey helped me get through a very tough time in my life. I was diagnosed with depression, seeing a counsellor and taking medication. I was working reduced hours too, so the thing I looked forward to at the end of each day was getting home and letting Bailey hop around everywhere and on my lap for a snuggle. I have a habit of talking to my pets so talking to Bailey was a way of me processing my thoughts and emotions. He couldn’t understand what I was saying of course, but I like to think he wanted to be close to bring comfort to me.
Sadly, when I moved to London, I wasn’t able to take him with me... my parents and sister agreed to take care of him which I am eternally grateful for. Knowing he’s there for me when I come back to Southampton (on a near-monthly basis) is the best feeling in the world. I couldn’t quite imagine my life without my little ball of fluff. His personality is so sweet, smart (yes, bunnies do have brains!), funny and full of surprises.
I know people might think I’m a little crazy for obsessing over him, but he brings so much joy, love and comfort to my life, and I hope my family and I all bring fun and love to his little life too. He has always loved being around us, never bitten us and comes over to us on his own accord. I can't not think of him without bringing a smile to my face and a complete squee feeling.
Anyway, I just thought I’d take a break from the Disney stuff this week to share with you the other greatest love of my life.
Toodle pips!
I’m super excited to be heading home to my parents’ this weekend for a number of fun celebrations. It’s my parents’ 30th wedding anniversary party and then my cousin’s 21st birthday party the weekend after! Going home to see the fam is always something I look forward to, but also because I get to see my fluffy super-cute best friend, Bailey Butterbean. If you haven’t heard me talk about my rabbit before, then you’re in for a treat!
Ever since I was a child, I alllllways wanted a pet rabbit, but I was never allowed because we had dogs. So when our dog Rosie passed away in 2012, my family and I were all in a state of mourning. She was our little white fluffy angel (plus a goat and seal at times) and we missed her terribly. After about four/five months passed till we get to the day my sister was running up the stairs to my room with a leaflet, saying ‘I’m going to get a pet hamster!’ My sudden reaction was to shout out ‘I want a bunny rabbit!’
It took a fair bit of persuasion for my mum to agree (dad I guess just had to go along with it haha), and then my sister decided she wanted a rabbit too! We of course did thorough research prior to getting any new pets, and made sure we had everything ready to give the bunnies a great home.
When I first met Bailey, it was love at first sight. He’s a dwarf lionhead, so super fluffy and he just had the cutest little face and his eyes staring at me. I was allowed to pick him up and he snuggled up under my neck like he was meant for me. I had to take him home with me. My sister fell in love with a grey lop who was also in the same pen as Bailey. It just felt right to have them both from the same place.
Bailey helped me get through a very tough time in my life. I was diagnosed with depression, seeing a counsellor and taking medication. I was working reduced hours too, so the thing I looked forward to at the end of each day was getting home and letting Bailey hop around everywhere and on my lap for a snuggle. I have a habit of talking to my pets so talking to Bailey was a way of me processing my thoughts and emotions. He couldn’t understand what I was saying of course, but I like to think he wanted to be close to bring comfort to me.
Sadly, when I moved to London, I wasn’t able to take him with me... my parents and sister agreed to take care of him which I am eternally grateful for. Knowing he’s there for me when I come back to Southampton (on a near-monthly basis) is the best feeling in the world. I couldn’t quite imagine my life without my little ball of fluff. His personality is so sweet, smart (yes, bunnies do have brains!), funny and full of surprises.
I know people might think I’m a little crazy for obsessing over him, but he brings so much joy, love and comfort to my life, and I hope my family and I all bring fun and love to his little life too. He has always loved being around us, never bitten us and comes over to us on his own accord. I can't not think of him without bringing a smile to my face and a complete squee feeling.
Anyway, I just thought I’d take a break from the Disney stuff this week to share with you the other greatest love of my life.
Toodle pips!
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