One Fish, Two Fish

Goldfish..... No fish!

That's the Wood luck.

We compromised a week ago Saturday to bring our first pet(s) into our home. Ryan has often asked for a dog, or maybe a cat... and recently he started the fish question. He's one smart kid. Dad doesn't care for dogs or cats, Mom's allergic to cats... so why not a fish. Nobody here's allergic to them.

So, we come home on Saturday with a bowl, some fancy rock, a little fake water plant, and a cute "No Fishing" sign, some fish food, and two little goldfish- name Goldie and Buster. We thought we followed all the pet store directions. But Goldie was floating on her side by the time I got home from scrapbooking late the following Friday night. Ryan and Steve obviously didn't tell them good night that night or they would have been in for a surprise. Not even one week. I didn't even capture them on camera for the scrapbook! It was a little tough on Saturday morning, but we made it... after some tears. Ryan wanted to give Buster back to the store so he wouldn't die too. We were hopeful.... telling him that Buster could live a lot longer. Well, you guessed it. He was lying at the bottom of the bowl by Sunday afternoon. Yes, we had changed the water, not overfed, drawn them pictures, talked to them.... who knows? We obviously are not meant to be fish owners.

After the second round of sadness lightened and several theological questions about pets and their salvation, Ryan says...."see, I knew we should have gotten a dog!"

Please pray for Grandpa (Papa) Floyd

***Update***
We made a quick trip to Indiana this past weekend and it was good to see Grandpa. He did have open heart surgery on Monday afternoon. They did 4 bypasses. He is slowly coming out of all the drugs and things seem to be coming along as expected, yet slowly. No major concerns at this point. I'm sure it will be a slow recovery for him. We are thankful everything has gone as smoothly as possible. Thanks for your prayers!!!

We found out last night that my (Anne's) Grandpa is in the hospital in Indianapolis, waiting to find out what's to come next. He went via ambulance as he was having chest pains. They discovered that 3 of his main arteries to/from the heart are blocked 90% or more(please excuse my lack of medical knowledge). He has always appeared to be so healthy for an 87 year old... still planting and working in his garden, taking care of himself, going to church and places all on his own. Right now they are waiting to hear what the surgeons recommend... open heart surgery or other options? Wish we were closer to pop in and see him. I did talk to him last night and at least his humor is still there... telling me that's the fastest ride to Indy he's ever had :).

Here he is with my Bro and Sis-in-law at our cousin's wedding last month... sorry, Matt and Erin, that I didn't ask permission :)!

We love you Papa Floyd and we'll be praying for you... and getting some of my blogger buddies, too, as well!

A New Chapter for Us

Well, today was the big day. The first full day of Kindergarten. Yesterday Ryan rode the bus for the first time, but I met him at school as it was just an open house day(with parents) to get acquainted with things. Therefore, he came home with me and we were home by 11am. Today, however, up at 6:45 on his own (no excitement there), on the bus at 7:30am and I am anxiously awaiting his arrival back in the neighborhood around 4pm. That's a big day! He was ready and I was ready, until I made it back to the garage. Then I had my moment! It's the end of a stage of life as we know it. I think not having any other kiddos at home with me is the tough/strange part. It's been a different day without my constant conversations and little companion :). Thankfully, the school we chose only has kindergarten 2 days one week and 3 the next. It will be a good transition for us! Hope you enjoy these snapshots... off to get the cookies out of the oven. Have to be a good mom, at least the first day :)!!!

PS... did I mention it was only 40 something this morning... I love this fall weather, but I am not looking forward to what comes after it!