Dates All Around and British Goldfish

Saturday was a fab day. VW and X went to the Space Center, while S and I went hunting for a goldfish and had lunch. We all had a blast spending a little one on one time together. In fact, I finally called VW and X at 3:00. I was getting worried.

S and I had a great, relaxing lunch, she filled me in on her school happenings. We were unsuccessful in our quest to buy a British goldfish. Apparently, it is cruel and inhumane to have a fish bowl, so they are no longer sold here. You must buy a rather large tank, with a water pump and chemicals, etc and $200 later you can buy a $3.00 goldfish. Hmmmm. S handled the situation with grace. My current plan is to find a large glass bowl at a store, add pebbles and go back for the fish. Call me a rebel.

Next, we had our first babysitter. We hired her from a service that was recommended by some friends. She was great. She is a certified child care worker and lives in our town. The kids never cried and said she was nice. X was only sad at bedtime and once she laid down by his crib he went right to sleep. VW and I saw Dark Knight. It was really good, but a bit long. I thought Heath Ledger made a great Joker, better the JN. We hope to use her every three weeks or so for a night out.

Cheers!