Farewell to Small Mouse

 When Bug's dad got home from work today,  he got some pine out and made a coffin for Small Mouse. 

We wrapped him in his favorite piece of flannel. 

Bug put this note in with him. She had decided that "Prosper" was a good name for Small Mouse. (she's been reading The Thief Lord...) She and her friends added some clover, as well.

 Her dad helped her hammer in the final nails.

I dug the hole and she placed the coffin inside.

She then filled the hole. We are all a bit sad, but happy that Small Mouse/Prosper was comfortable and happy while in our home. 

Small Mouse has died.

Small Mouse has died. I went to feed him and he didn't run up my hand. He was moving a bit and ate a little, but died in my hand, wrapped in his bit of flannel. We only had him 3 1/2 days, but we'll remember him much longer.

Small Mouse has a bath.

Small Mouse is a messy eater. (S)he's had 2 baths today. The 2nd went better than the first. They're very tiring and one must rest and warm up afterwards. Looks cozy, don't you think?