Hi there Stewie! A very happy Pet of the Day to you, and to Sunny, too!
What a brilliantly beautiful Budgie you are, Stewie, be you girl or boy! And what a wonderful best buddy (sibling or spouse) you have in beautiful Sunny! You two "love birds" make quite the precious pair, so devoted, and your family is doubly blessed, having two such joyful best feathered friends in you kids!
I laughed out loud reading your Mommy's words

"The last thing we needed was another pet in the house..."

Now those are famous "last words" of pet lovers worldwide! And of course, just like the rest of us, she made the exact right decision!
Thanks for the BIG smiles, Stewie and Sunny! I hope you're both enjoying your well earned day of honor, and to you and your family, wishes for many, many more happy years of shared love and friendship!
Gentle pats and lots of love to you, beautiful Stewie and Sunny!