Carribean Amphibian

I have two pink toads named Pete and Jimmy. I also have a green tree frog named Hector. They are in my classroom, and are very tolerant of the multiple taps on the glass/ kidnapping attempts perpetrated by my kids. However, On the eve of Thanksgiving break I was at a dilemma. The student who was supposed to take them home didn't show, and they were going to turn off the heat for Thanksgiving. I decided to take them home, and I poured out their water so it wouldn't spill on the way to the Apt. However, in my rush to get home, I forgot to re-fill it. This was bad, very bad. Amphibians mainly breath through their skin, no water, no breathing = DEATH. I remembered my negligance 2 hours into my trip home, when it was too late to turn back. I spent the entire Thanksgiving Break worrying about them. It was the first story I told everyone when they asked how teaching was going. It was the first story I told when I met old friends. I'm sure all that worrying made me redundant and now most of my family thinks I have a frog fetish. I even emailed my land lady asking if she would be so kind as to fill up their water bowls, even though we aren't even supposed to have pets. (Guilt is a powerful motivator!)

All that hand wringing was for naught. I came home and Pete, Jimmy and Hector were fine. Even unusually fat!

I also talked to my land lord and pets are allowed, as long as they are not dogs or cats. Hmmm... I'm thinking parakeet, a couple of frogs for my own amusement or even a tiger salamander or two.