Goldie and Con

Yesterday was a big day for the Vernon family. There are now two more hearts beating under the roof of our home. Several months ago I made a deal with Nicole, Nolan and Parker. The deal was that when Nolan and Parker were potty trained that we would get a pet. We discussed what kind of pet they would want and I was very relieved when they settled on a fish. I know, big commitment, but I am not ready to deal with litter boxes, pet hair, or poop in the back yard, I mean the whole point to this deal was for me to not have to change dirty diapers. Well I am happy to say that Nolan is now pretty independent when it comes to going to the bathroom and I have to say this was no small task. Parker is not quite there but we decided to let Nolan and Nicole pick out there fish right now. Parker will be rewarded accordingly when he makes the transition. The fish have been named Goldie and Con (as in convict, it is orange and white striped).

Nicole quietly watches the fish. She has been in this position ever since the fish came home.