Sitting at home with myself, part 2

[Navyguy]

Interesting night last night.

While I was at work yesterday, W texted me to tell me that D5’s goldfish that we got at the carnival last week had died. When I got home she asked me if she thinks we should tell D5 and teach her about how things die or just get rid of it. I thought we should tell D5 and she agreed. So we went into D5’s room and I told her that “Gold Beauty” had died. It took a minute for it to set in and then she started crying. It was so sad. I almost started crying too…but at the same time I was glad that I was there to teach her this and comfort her.

Then D5 asked if she could get a new fish, and W and I couldn’t say no, of course. So out D5 and I went to go get a new fish. W had the idea that D5 and I could get dinner while we were out too, so D5 was excited. We went to Wendy’s for dinner, and then to the pet store. Over and hour and $130 later, we walked out with a new 20-gallon aquarium set-up. I let D5 pick all the tank decorations…it is quite lovely. D5 was upset that we didn’t get to bring fish home, but she understood when I explained that we have to get the water right before we can put fish in there. When I got home W and I set up the fish tank…it looks really cool. W said she was excited to have a nice fish tank and really seemed happy that we got it.

After that we put D5 to bed and sat around and chatted about random stuff for awhile…just friend talk, nothing serious. Then she told me she’s still frustrated with her new car (the speaker buzzing and her iPhone not working with the SYNC/Bluetooth system) so I offered to go try to set it up for her. I took her phone out to the car and it took me about a half hour, but I got it figured out and working. After awhile, she came out to the car and I showed her how it works and figured out a few more of the cool things it does.

So now for the weird thing…when I turned her phone on to set it up, I had to open the web browser and it was on a website for an adult novelty store. No idea what she is doing looking at that, but my best guess is she’s getting a gag gift for the bride/groom at the upcoming wedding in New Orleans. Best case would be she’s buying some stuff for us to wear/try out. Worst case is...well, I don’t even want to go there. I’ve been debating asking her about it…but I don’t think that will do me any good.

Overall, things have been good for 10 days now…no arguments at all…lots of little positives. I’m planning a little surprise birthday party for her on Saturday night.