Bill says “No” to most everything I ask for.
This is not because he is mean or evil. It is because he is cheap and practical.
I don’t say that to be ugly. I love my husband, and even he admits those particular characteristics.
So, over the years I have learned that if I really want something, I simply do not ask, unless it is a major purchase like a 34 foot RV or a boat. . If I ask, well then, he says “No” and I can’t justify my purchase later on.
Bill aims to please, and I am really quite spoiled. He has to be the most laid back person on the planet. He would have to be to put up with me and some of the things I bring home. Take for instance this little gem that I brought home yesterday:
Yup, that is an eensy weensy little box turtle. It is about 2-3 weeks old and I had to have it for the boys. Our local pet shop carries the most amazing exotic animals, and this little guy and his 4 siblings were there waiting for a family for Christmas.
So, we bought it and all the supplies to properly care for it, and then we snuck it in the house while Bill was at the marina working on the boat.
When he got home, we showed him the turtle.
I know many a husband that would lecture, yell, complain and gripe about it….maybe even demand that it be returned.
Bill lifted his glasses and peered down at it. He then came back in the den and asked the kids what its name was.
(Doncha just love him….I know I do.)
Which brings me to the subject of this post…..the kids would like name suggestions.
So please, lurkers and regular commenters alike, lets name Nameless. Get your kiddos involved.
Nameless Needs a Name.
Flash
You know what I”M going to submit!! HONU!!
Honu means turtle in Hawaiian and i love ‘em! so CUTE!
Turtles aren’t so fast..so how about Pokey? or then again, Speedy?? My neice has turtles named Olive and Maggie. Have fun!!
We had a tortoise that lived in our yard until hurricane charley … we called him/her Shelly. We think it’d be a fine name for a turtle too.
How about Brutus?????
Boxcar.
Hmmmm…
Tex?
Max?
Rex?
Hex?
Chex
Lol I’m terrible at naming animals.
Congrats on the newest member of your menagerie!
Thank you Leeann, Paulette and Mary! I am thinking it will work for our Christmas card this year, freeing me from the yearly Christmas card photo session misery.
I am so enjoying all the turtle names. The kids are too. Keep ‘em coming!
My son says Foxy the box turtle.
I say Gus, I love the name Gus and he looks like a Gus….
Gus thats it. I too love the header picture here just perfect!
Doesn’t he look like a Gus to you guys?
How about Fresno?
I have no idea why.
Hey Jody, I love your header picture, by the way. It makes my heart squeeze every time it pops up.
Leeann
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LOLOLOL!!! Pam, I totally forgot about good ole George!!! Doesn’t he live in England now?
I say “George McIlheran.”
LOL!! You guys are too funny. Keep ‘em coming, although window turtle and daddy are cracking me up.
I so love your header picture!!
Mary
How about Mohammed? I hear that’s a popular name today…you may have to suffer the wrath of Texas, though, if they decide to flog you for it.
My 3 year old suggested Kermit. I praised her for a creative name and she giggled and said “or Daddy! Or window turtle!” Oh well, so much for that…
UGH! Is that a quarter? Then George!
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Abe (to go with the penny)
When I was little I had 2 turtle just like him. I named mine Myrtle and Tommy. Don’t know why? My suggestion is you let Mia name it. Little girls have the most unique names for things. I bet she could come up with a perfect one. I want to hear when he gets a name….
Cecil B. Turtle, after the famous turtle that alway beat Bugs Bunny in the races.
Fluffy, U-haul (in homage both to the type of turtle and the shell)…
Lucky or Spike
Lucky