New Addition

Last week Ayden came home from school with a huge poster for him to fill in. It was called "All About Me." There were different areas on the poster to fill in information or post pictures. One area on the bottom said "My Pet." As most of you know, we no longer have any pets. My cat and dog died within the last 3 years. Since that time Andy and I have sworn off animals. No Pets. Well when I saw this area my heart sank. We had to get a pet. SOOOO on the way home from the beach Monday, we stopped at the Wal-Mart in Walterboro and Ayden spotted the fish tanks. Guess what Ayden't new pet is? You guessed it! A fish that Ayden has named "Dave." Here are some pics of the newest member of the Westbury family, "Dave." So far Ayden and Ally Brynn have been so intrigued with Dave. Ayden is responsible for him and feeds him every morning and night. Well, last night while preparing supper, I told Ayden to wash his hands before eating. It took him a while and once he was seated at the table I decided to go check on Dave...especially since a little earlier Ayden asked if he could HOLD Dave. When I got into the bathroom, there on the side of the tank were wet, dirty finger prints, water on the counter top and all over the floor. Oh, and did I mention the water in the tank was filthy. All evidence coming from the fish tank, not the sink where Ayden was supposed to be washing his hands. Ayden and I had a talk and I explained that he could not put his hands in the fish tank and that it could really hurt Dave if he scares him. All Ayden wanted to know was "How did you know I put my hands in there?" I swear, it was one of those moments that your parents voices echo in your head....."Mommies and Daddies know everything."