Yawnin' & Tossin'

Melvin has grown more customed to me. He doesn't try to leap away when I hold him in one hand and try to 'sayang' him with my other hand. That's a good improvement... =)

He's a fascinating hamster! Within the same night when I brought him home to his new cage, he was able to climb up and down the circular tunnel that leads upward! He's not afraid to explore different places in this new cage, attempting to sleep at a few spots... though he is still cautious when I reach forward with my hand to let him smell.

I'm glad that he is able to recognize my smell... and I play with him by tossing the fluffy bedding over his head and watch him flick it away as it falls down on him... like falling snow! =)

One percular traitmark of his - he likes to toss and turn himself inside the sandbath every day! Very hygienic hamster! Indeed! Another traitmark of his - he has a habit of yawning quite often. I don't know whether he's really sleepy... or just lazy as a one month old new born 'child'. But he's cute!

Strangely, I feel a sense of paternal instinct when I care and watch over Melvin. He's like a 'son' to me. Maybe its a slow build-up towards fatherhood for me... in several years time... who knows... =)