So as a 'back to school' gift, the kids have wanted more fish. We do keep fish and plants for a long long time.
We actually had a goldfish in Africa that lived in a glass mixing bowl and lived for 8+ months...in fact we left Kenya and gave it to our neighbor because we definitely built a bond with our fish that Austin named "peas". But we haven't heard what had happened or how long Peas lived.
Then for Austin's 3rd birthday, Pop and Grandma gave Austin a purple Beta fish. He lived for 3 1/2 years until Ashley had "Samurai Sammy" in her hands one day. Murderer!! (He was a Samurai because we left on many 3-5 day vacations without feeding him and he's a warrior and lived). But many a friend and neighbor took Samurai Sammy in, fed him, comforted him while he was lonely...so much thanks for the amor por el pescado.
So today, Austin has another red Beta fish named "LASER" (maybe something named after GI JoE?) and Ash has an African water frog (tiny little water frog) named "Spudnik." What is a spudnik? Wasn't that the name of a bomb that went off in Libya? But the kids take care of their little fishies/reptilian friends and are happy as clams...or fish.
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FYI- My neighbor is trying to get rid of their fishtank if you are interested. It's free. It comes with two lovely fish and I'm sure your new additions would fit right in.
Oh my kids would love that! Course at this point, my kids are lucky if they get fed....a fish and frog wouldn't stand a chance with this sleepy mama!
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