Fish and Chips

     Today's entry is the first of what I will call "Flash Back Friday."  The stories are glimpses into the past, the story of how I got here, how I became the Mom I am today, and who my family is.  I hope you enjoy reading these stories, and learning a bit more about my family and I.  Today's story is a fun one, and an actual journal entry of mine!

"February 11. 2011
     "For the past several months, or maybe the better part of the past year, Damon has been begging for a pet.  He wanted a rabbit; a soft black rabbit that he could cuddle.  And we actually considered it (!)...for a moment.  Rabbits require a lot of work, and in the well-intentioned hands of a 3-year old, I knew disaster would be lurking.
    "Then he decided he wanted a dog...not a big one, "just a beagle, like Snoopy."  That idea was quickly vetoed.  Seriously, who was going to walk the dog---everyday?  in the rain?  in the snow?  in the wind?  or when the temps reach -10??  Certainly you don't expect me to do that!!!!!  (And this doesn't even explain how I feel about being a pooper-scooper).
     "And so, we made a deal, my son and I.  He could get a fish for his 4th Birthday.  So for a few weeks now he's been making plans for his fish.  Where will the fish sleep?  What will the fish eat, and how much?  He's been so excited and tells everybody he meets about the fish he's getting for his birthday.
     "Today was the big day!  We bought the fish bowl and stones on our trip to the mall this afternoon.  When Daddy got home from work Damon couldn't wait to tell him about the fish bowl and stones he had picked out.  After dinner we headed out to the pet store to choose our new pet.  We looked at tetras and goldfish.  Then onto the Betta fish.  So many pretty colors--there were white, red, blue and purple ones!  Damon finally chose a bright blue Betta, and we were quickly on our way home.
     "The conversation on the way home centered on the name for our new addition.  Some of Damon's ideas included: Rocky, Stone, and Damon (he said it would be easy to remember! ha ha).  We talked about the names of fish I had owned a decade or more ago--Poseidon, Neptune, and Noah.  Finally, at home, Damon announce the name of his fish---Felipe!  Already before bed tonight, i overheard Damon explaining the house-rules to his new friend. 
     " So my little Damon has adopted his first pet, and we are all hoping Felipe is as excited to be here as Damon is to have him! 
     " Goodnight, my Damon.
     " Goodnight, Felipe."

     Hard to believe that was 6 months ago, and Damon is still loving his fishy friend.  He's always talking to him, telling him about his day!