Yep, I have a big test coming up and I have several large presentations to get finished and in all honesty I figured tonight would be a good night to get things done, but as so often happens life gets in the way. Our family fish Nemo has passed. We noticed on Monday evening that he was not playing dead in his normal spot on the top of the water. He was playing dead in a whole new area… and he was no longer playing. Chris told the kids this evening and they both were sad, but Michael took it especially hard. He would sway from hysterical to normal in no time flat and with no warning. When I got home from class a funeral had been planned and this evening in a private family service in the lavatory, we said goodbye to our dear Nemo. It was a good lesson in discussing what happens to us when we pass away and while Michael was very sad that we would not see Nemo here on Earth anymore, he was very happy to know that Nemo will be waiting for us (yes… I did this with no real scriptural basis so I hope that it holds up).
So tonight, even though I had lots of things to do… I laid with sweet Michael until he fell asleep because that is what he needed from me. It’s not often that I have a nice mommy moment, but knowing that I was forsaking my free time to be with my sad little boy who just needed extra cuddle time…made me feel like a good mommy.
I’m sorry for your loss. Eva has already gone through 3 fish (but we just hid the bowl and she forgot). I imagine it get’s a lot harder when the kids are older.
I think we are planning on visiting for Thanksgiving and Christmas. At Christmas we will probably have Candace’s brother Allen with us (the rest of the family is going to be out of town for Christmas) so if we are going to hang out it will be easier around Thanksgiving (for us.) Tell us what you guys are planning.
I think Josh and Becca are planning on being down here (with Josh’s family) for Thanksgiving… so I’m sure we could plan something.
My condolences to your family. I am certain it was a lovely service. You have such a wonderfully sweet child–so sensitive and thoughtful. I wonder where he gets it?
You’re such a good mommy.
Um, are we coming there now? I thought you guys were coming here… Jess, when are you coming?
I’m coming on Friday before Thanksgiving.
Ummm, Becca… this is a post about NEMO! Where’s your cooth? (is that even how it’s spelled lol?!)
Yeah…I don’t think so. LOL! Well, I am sorry that Nemo has passed, then again, I am slightly relieved. I will no longer have to go over and try to scare him to see if he is alive or not. I am glad I didn’t find him dead. He was a weird fish, may he rest in peace. Now can I talk more about Thanksgiving?