Just Keep Swimming

So our 9 yr old has been begging us to buy him some fish. We've made deals like, you keep your room clean for a month and we'll talk about it. Well of course before the month is halfway over the bedroom is such a mess you can't walk through it. I guess were nuts for thinking he would or even could keep it clean that long, but we were hopeful.
Occasionally while out he'll mention it again, and we'll put it off and bring up how he didn't keep the deal, but today Dad(Chris) decided to go ahead and buy him the fish and small fish bowl with the basic kit. I couldn't believe this kids face, and he has told me 100 times or more already that he is so happy about his fish and thanking us.
We've had our discussions about how long they are expected to live, and how often to feed them. I'm hoping these lil guys do indeed last awhile, but thankfully in case they don't, they are 38cents at Walmart. LOL. I couldn't resist taking a few photos of them considering these are our first fish. I have to admit I'm nervous about their survival, and Aaron's emotions toward them. He absolutely loves animals and there is  no doubt in mind that he'll be heart broken when the day comes that they float. But its an important lesson for him to learn about life, and we cant protect them from everything. Its better he learn how to deal with difficult situations as life brings them and this could be a great experience.

Meet Dialga and Palkia, these fish are named after Aaron's two favorite Pokemon

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