Fridays With Merrick...Chapter Two

I took a half-hour walk this morning in a light rain. I had my camera in hand, but as soon as I hit the driveway...I took it back in the house. I don't like to risk getting it wet.

Merrick checked in at 10:45 a.m. He is going to have a long day and night at grandpa and grandmas. If the rain lets up...his mommy and daddy are going to the Detroit Tigers game. The plan is for the little man to have a sleep-over. I went outside and did a rain-dance. We'll see if it works. Ha.

We sat on my bed, and watched the Wimbledon tennis tournament. I think he liked last weeks golf tournament better. Maybe it's the rubber-necking you have to do to watch the tennis ball, or it is listening to the female players doing their grunting. Merrick thought "If there is any grunting to be done around here...I'll be doing it." He then let out a tiny little fart.

My favorite "game" on the bed is to lay back and let Merrick stand on my neck or my chin while I hold his chubby little hands. The "game" part happens when he forms a "drool grenade" on his bottom lip. Once it is in motion...then you have to turn away or dip before you get it in the glasses or the face. I don't care who you are...that's some great fun right there.

He is now taking a nap. We're hoping for a long one. With the rain...we won't be taking a ride in the stroller, or going out into the back yard to pull some pine needles.

Thanks for all of the favourites again yesterday. It's so exciting to be in a place where you can see nature and new life...and see it 10 feet in front of you. I'm thinking of blowing up an 8 by 10 for the homeowner where the nest is. It would be a nice thank-you, but it also might give me the chance to take some more pictures. Always looking for that perfect picture. That's why we snap and snap and snap.........(carry the periods out as far as you want)