Doc in a stocking!

After we carefully cleared the area of feline friends, Doc came out to see the tree. He checked out his stocking. He's hoping Santa brings him an Alvin and the Chipmunks cd, but Mary is afraid that Alvin might be a bad influence. He also ran around in his ball in the living room a bit. Libby, who we let out after he was safely in the ball, was very disconcerted as Doc ran straight for her and tried to make friends.

Doc and Mary.

Doc rolls around in the ball.

Doc peeks out of his stocking.

I keep imagining the dialogue between Doc and the cats.
Doc: "Hi. I'm Doc. I'm a hamster. I run in my wheel and take naps. I eat grains and sunflower seeds and small pieces of dried fruit."

Cleo: "Purrr. Chirp."*

Doc: "What do you eat?"

Cleo: "Chatter. Purrrrr. Chirp."

*Cleo makes chattering chirping noises at the birds she wants to eat.