Yup. That is a big deal. Many people don't understand just how many spoons that takes. DH2B doesn't quite get it when I brag about doing chores. There are days and sometimes weeks when I don't have the energy to get them done. But when I do I am so proud of it.

Then of course he and DD come home and I realize that energy was wasted and it was all for nothing because no matter how hard I try to keep this house clean, I am out numbered by both people and dogs. They can destroy a full days worth of work in a matter of minutes.

You see, this is why I like the fish. He is a pretty little betta. He has 2 bowls. The most work I have to do for him is switch him out every week or so and clean the bowl. He even dances around when he is hungry. He doesn't shed, or bark, or pee on my floor, or leave muddy footprints and shoes on my floor.