About a year ago, we went to a birthday party, and Madi received two goldfish in a bowl as a party favor. Madi has taken very, very good care of them. A year later, Goldie & Nemo are thriving so much that they had outgrown their tank! Since we have space constraints in our house, and a huge tank really isn't an option for us, we introduced Madi to the idea of setting her fish free to live with their friends. The idea came about one day when we were having lunch at a local restaurant that has beautiful ponds filled with many fish.
Madi loved the idea initially, and then went through a few emotional ups and downs about how Goldie and Nemo would feel and survive without her. Once she processed the whole concept, and accepted that it was better for them, the plans began. Bubba (Grandma Wharton) contacted the restaurant's aquatic manager, and he accepted our request to set Goldie & Nemo free where we could go visit them on occasion.
Today was the day of celebration. It was suprisingly a very magical event! Madi was able to choose which pond to put them in. The Manager explained that the fish are fed very well and even receive some of the restaurant's table scraps! I think that was a very important issue for Madi. Once Madi decided which pond she like best, she and Bubba climbed down the rocks, and Madi did the honors of setting them free. She handled it like a true champion. Pretty impressive for a 3 1/2 year old.
This weekend, Madi and Daddy will venture off to the pet store. Madi is excited to raise two more little fish. Who knows, maybe she'll set them free someday too.
Madi loved the idea initially, and then went through a few emotional ups and downs about how Goldie and Nemo would feel and survive without her. Once she processed the whole concept, and accepted that it was better for them, the plans began. Bubba (Grandma Wharton) contacted the restaurant's aquatic manager, and he accepted our request to set Goldie & Nemo free where we could go visit them on occasion.
Today was the day of celebration. It was suprisingly a very magical event! Madi was able to choose which pond to put them in. The Manager explained that the fish are fed very well and even receive some of the restaurant's table scraps! I think that was a very important issue for Madi. Once Madi decided which pond she like best, she and Bubba climbed down the rocks, and Madi did the honors of setting them free. She handled it like a true champion. Pretty impressive for a 3 1/2 year old.
This weekend, Madi and Daddy will venture off to the pet store. Madi is excited to raise two more little fish. Who knows, maybe she'll set them free someday too.
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