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Jul 12

Posted by: Scott in: blog, caleb isaiah, family, just another day in paradise, memories

I gathered up my old fish tank supplies when I was at my mom and dad’s. A few months ago, I thought about getting some fish, but I didn’t want to buy all the supplies. I forgot I had most of it already. So off we went on Monday night (in the rain) to acquire two fantail goldfish. We picked out a orange one for $1.99, and opted to splurge on a multicolored (orange, blank AND white) for $4.49! Best of all, they come with a 14 day guarantee. If you kill them, just return the dead fish for a replacement. For some reason I find this humorous. Anyhow, I had a fantail goldfish in college, in a very small tank of course, who has room for a 20 gallon tank on your dorm room desk? He never got more than 1.5″-2″ fan included. The girl at Petsmart tells me they grow to be about 6 inches long, and need at least a 20 gallon tank. I’m not sure whether I just made this up or not, but I have head that first adjust to the size tank they are given. Who knows, maybe I’m conducting a fish torture experiment, but I think they’re cute when they are small. So here is where they will reside, atop Caleb’s bookcase. He has already asked to take them out of the water, oooh, 928 times. Their tank makes a nice addition to his nightlight also. I had these little underwater blue and green spotlights for my tank in college, so it makes a perfect extra nightlight.

Scott has become obsessed with a purchasing a new RC monster truck. I wish someone had told me just how crappy the one was I bought him last year. Before I bought it, of course. I was so excited, I just couldn’t wait, I knew he’d be totally shocked. I squirreled away money for a few months, bought it, and had it shipped. I hid it deep in my closet. It was so much fun just for me to do it. I was like a kid at Christmas. Scott was totally blown away. I wrapped up the controller in a gift bag, and put the truck on kitchen table. He knew it was a gas powered RC as soon as he saw the controller. It was just awesome. Until all the problems began. This thing has been a nightmare. I think we’ve replaced every single part on it. Twice. He has enjoyed it through the frustration anyhow.