Heck, I have enough trouble remembering to feed my cat!! I understand what the original poster was saying, it is fun to make memories with the grandkids. I think that this gives every grandparent with a visiting grandchild the opportunity to teach the kids...they will want to feed the animals but by explaining the reasoning the kids will learn and develop a respect for nature...perfect thing to pass on to our kids and something they will remember. Gingin, please don't be offended or feel like you were being attacked...sometimes we get a little over anxious with our answers. Enjoy those grandbabies! (by the way, when I move down there...if anyone wants to send the kids over to feed my cats.....)