Quentin has caught yet another cold and was at the doctor's office again, which afforded another opportunity to be weighed in. He came in a 23 and 1/2 pounds. That kid is a load to carry around let me tell you. It's getting a little sad that Carrie goes into the doctor's office knowing what medicine he needs. He was in there nearly a month to the day for the same thing. He keeps picking these colds up at daycare and he can't kick em' so they manifest into a sinus infection and then he needs some meds to get rid of it. He actually enjoys slurping down the medicine so at least it's not an issue to get him to take it. It doesn't really bother him though. He can't breathe out his nose, so he has trouble eating sometimes but he maintains his happy disposition, which is great.
On a not so great note...Sadly, we lost a family member today. The first one we've lost as a family living in Florida. Oscar kicked the proverbial bucket this morning. I was horrified. I came in from my morning walk with Lucky and was rushing upstairs to get something out of my office when I noticed Oscar laying down and taking a nap on the bottom of his fish tank. I used my super powers of perception and deduced that Oscar doesn't normally sleep in such a comfortable pose. I knew he had passed. I shrieked and Carrie came rushing downstairs, where she too was horrified at the site. (Ironic he died on fish fry Friday). I would like to take a moment to eulogize Mr. Oscar. "He was a good fish. Weighing in at a solid 3 pounds 4 ounces he gave years of enjoyment to old and young alike. He gave far more than he ever took from this world. He was always doing tricks for guests and our family while never complaining and constantly entertaining. He grew up a big fish in a little pond starting his life in Gainesville before quickly moving and settling in Tampa where he spent his remaining years. There will be a funeral in the backyard this evening at 6 O'clock sharp. Any donations can be made to the local aquarium. May Mr. Oscar find the big ocean in the sky and live a happy spiritual existence swimming with the fishes."
It looks like this weekend we will be making a trip to the pet store to find us some new fish for our aquarium. I think it will be a fun experience for Q getting to see all the animals. They have snakes, lizards, rodents, dogs, cats, fish, birds and any other animal you can think of there so it should be something different for him.
I still can't get over him standing all the time. I went up to get him this morning and he was standing in his crib. So weird. I've attached a picture of him standing so you can see how big he's getting.
On a not so great note...Sadly, we lost a family member today. The first one we've lost as a family living in Florida. Oscar kicked the proverbial bucket this morning. I was horrified. I came in from my morning walk with Lucky and was rushing upstairs to get something out of my office when I noticed Oscar laying down and taking a nap on the bottom of his fish tank. I used my super powers of perception and deduced that Oscar doesn't normally sleep in such a comfortable pose. I knew he had passed. I shrieked and Carrie came rushing downstairs, where she too was horrified at the site. (Ironic he died on fish fry Friday). I would like to take a moment to eulogize Mr. Oscar. "He was a good fish. Weighing in at a solid 3 pounds 4 ounces he gave years of enjoyment to old and young alike. He gave far more than he ever took from this world. He was always doing tricks for guests and our family while never complaining and constantly entertaining. He grew up a big fish in a little pond starting his life in Gainesville before quickly moving and settling in Tampa where he spent his remaining years. There will be a funeral in the backyard this evening at 6 O'clock sharp. Any donations can be made to the local aquarium. May Mr. Oscar find the big ocean in the sky and live a happy spiritual existence swimming with the fishes."
It looks like this weekend we will be making a trip to the pet store to find us some new fish for our aquarium. I think it will be a fun experience for Q getting to see all the animals. They have snakes, lizards, rodents, dogs, cats, fish, birds and any other animal you can think of there so it should be something different for him.
I still can't get over him standing all the time. I went up to get him this morning and he was standing in his crib. So weird. I've attached a picture of him standing so you can see how big he's getting.
Your Oscar was clearly more loved then ours, who committed suicide at about 1 am, making a double jump to knock off the top to the aquarium, and then making an amazing leap out, hitting the counter and floor. Our quick action only prolonged his suffering...may we donate any equipment you may need?!
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