Can I Have A Pet?

That moment has arrived, the question that every parent dreads..ok maybe it is just me being Zoophobic... Can I have a pet?

First it was .. Can I have a dog? Excited voice
No

A cat? Hopeful voice
No

How about a rabbit ? Negotiation has started
No

Oh alright.. a fish? Look mummy, I have compromised this pet is really, really small.
No darling

I know (eyes light up, big smile on face) Triumphant voice has returned

I will have a Lion as a pet!! 

I am going to write to the Zoo and ask mummy

I blame the book pictured above

The 5yr old is currently composing his Dear Zoo letter...