Fish!

For Valentine's Day, my Daddy bought me fish!

More accurately, for Valentine's Day, Daddy took me to the pet store, where they told him he couldn't buy fish until the tank had been set up for a week. So, he let me and Eggie pick out tank decorations (a turtle for me and a castle for Eggie, and a bunch of fake plants). Daddy decided to buy two 'tester' fish (19 cent goldfish) that night, too, since we were both so set on getting fish.

Setting up the tank was so special. And it was exciting to let the tester fish go into the tank. They stayed alive that evening - but didn't make it until the morning. Avery accepted their passing well, but I was a puddle. Daddy had to console me and promise me more fish soon. Even still, it was a hard blow to take.

That night, Mommy reheated leftovers for her dinner. Eggie asked what it was; Mommy answered that it was fish. Eyes wide as saucers, I whimpered, "Like like like like Kate-Kate's fish?" Mommy quickly explained that this is a different kind of fish. She says she'd never eat one of my pets, but I am watching her carefully.

Several days later, we got more 'tester' fish. Two "Mickey Mouse" fish. I named mine Mickey Mouse Club House and Eggie's is Cupcake (we picked the names all by ourselves). The next morning, I ran straight to the tank when I woke up and yelled, "Still 'live! Still 'live!" Since they made it in the tank, we got to pick out two more fish: a black one named Molly for me and a spotted one named Perdi for Eggie (Daddy's name suggestions).

Mommy and Daddy are glad they set the bar so low, because every morning when I check on the fish, it is a joyful occasion and the chance to yell, "Still 'live!"

Click here for Pictures of the fish and a super fun cousin park day

Love,

Kate 'Like My Fish?' McClinton