I didn't even think about my elementary or middle school years. I was strictly talking about being at home. My dad was in Vietnam and thought my brother, sister and I were Vietnamese and used to beat us and try and kill us due to his PTSD, only my mom could stop him. I didn't have that great of a school life either as my mom was a bargain shopper so no name-brand items all through school.

We did have a bird Charlie growing up, he was a love bird. I still remember him. That's pretty good since I have blocked out most of my childhood. Had a cat named Mittens too. Funny I can remember pets but not a single Christmas.....

I'll look into a few birds, I used to have a snake I got at the size of a worm he was pretty cool he would wrap himself up in my hair and travel with me places and let anyone hold him.

Thanks for the ideas.