First Pet

Sunday, May 3, 2009

I thought as a child that it was weird that some people didn't have dogs, horses, cows, or goats. I didn't realize that I was the different one. I feel a little sad sometimes that my kids have not had the experience of loving an animal, playing with one, having the responsibilities of caring for one, or losing one. All of these experiences have helped me become who I am today. If it was totally up to me we may have a small farm on our little half acre. Instead we have a pool. I can't complain, I do love that pool. We also have Nana & Papa Winterton's animals to go and play with. I am constantly pulling Noah out of horse pens because he wants to ride! He loves Check too.

Well after much begging from Shea, our biggest animal lover, we all decided on getting a goldfish. They are thrilled!!! Her name is Goldie, and she is a girl because they named her a girl name. Noah enjoys looking at it and tapping on the bowl. We will see how long this cute fish lasts. I'm not looking forward to cleaning a fish bowl, I would rather shovel horse manure. Oh well, my kids have a pet!