She's Right

Last night Caleb and Emilyn came over. Caleb was happy about the new Wii game we acquired over the holidays and then he likes to spend time upstairs with the guys. Emilyn and I bowled, played with the Lego clickits that Hana passed on to Emilyn. Thanks Hana, that was fun and Emilyn was thrilled.
Every time Emilyn comes over she asks to feed the fish. I usually hold off for a few days before her visits and let her go for it. She feeds the fish and then asks if she can give the fish more food and I say yes. After all, this is the fish we have had for three years. I bought Victoria after Christmas because the house looked so bare. I gave her a girl's name because I was tired of being the only girl here. After three years I am sick of Icky Vicky. Fish bowls have to be cleaned and the fish has to be fed while gone on vacation and she stinks. The novelty has worn off. So, if she is overfed, I don't care. Anyway, here is the conversation Miss Emilyn and I had last night.
Emilyn-May I give her more food?
Me- Sure.
E-This much?
Me-Sure
E- May I hold the fish? (She asks me this everytime)
Me- No.
E- Please.
Me- No, fish don't like the be held, they have to stay in the water to live.
E-Let's try it.
Me- No. Fish are not like other pets.
E- Let's take the fish outside for a walk.
Me- No, it will die, Vicky has to stay in the water, and it's too cold even for me to go outside.
E- You can too take a fish for a walk.
Me- No, you can't.
E- Yes.
Me-NO.
E- YES.
Me- (Nothing, because I am not going to argue about this.)
E- Yes, You can, just pick up the bowl and carry it along.
HAH! She's right! Lesson learned, don't argue with a five year old because it is just like arguing with a teenage boy. There is no winning.