did you know that the sumerians were the first to keep fish as pets over 4,500 years ago? and fish owning students have higher grade point averages and math and verbal sat scores than their non-fish tending counterparts? and that tending and caring for fish is known to lower your blood pressure. well, at least according to a site supported in part by the florida tropical fish farms association,
aquatic industry companies and the florida department of agriculture & consumer services. so it must be true!

but even if one were to doubt the ultimate veracity of the claims, there’s no denying that little odin is quite fond of fishes. and if we’re ever are on a field trip that brings us close to an aquarium, as was the case during an adventure to a local big box superstore, we can’t not stop and say, “hallo! fishes!”

he’s polite and doesn’t bang on the tank as he’s quite content to simply place his hands on the glass as he calmly watches the fish dart here and there.

of course, his fascination with fishes is in no small part due to the fact that he helps care for a pair of pet goldfish and not a day goes by where he doesn’t spend a little time in the morning and evening with them.

we have a hankering to get another aquarium to put in his room so he can listen to the soothing sounds of the water bubbling and gurgling while watching the fishes as he winds down for naptime or bedtime or any ol’ relaxing time.

so if you’re fond of fishes, we’d love to hear your comments as we do our homework to find odin a few new aquatic friends.