On day 30, I really wanted to do something special for Brendan. I really thought about who he is becoming as a person and what he really likes and dislikes. I imagined myself as a young girl and what types of things and activities would have truly amazed me, had I had the opportunity to experience them. So, for the last day I set up a couple very special activities and declared it Brendan’s mommy day.
First, with some careful planning, we headed to Minnesota. I had to decided to take him to The Mall of America for the first time so that he could experience Underwater Adventures. Underwater Adventures is an underground aquarium and it is completely breathtaking. I decided to take him there after realizing how much he adored watching the fish swim in the little tanks at Wal-Mart. I can never erase the memories that took place at Underwater Adventures. He didn’t stop smiling the entire time and I knew he was enjoying himself because he didn’t speak the entire time. The moments that leave you speechless are those that are most magical.
The next surprise I had lined up for him was his very own miniature fish tank. I had his dad sneak out and have a full tank waiting for him at home. “Wow!” he exclaimed as soon as he laid eyes on them. It has since become his little ritual to tell his fish “Ni-ni” each night before he goes to sleep. When asked to name them he exclaimed, “Dirt!” So we are now the proud owners of ten little fish, all named Dirt.
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