The Little Worker

How did Fridays with Merrick turn into Saturdays with Merrick? We had a sleep-over...that's how. The little man slept from 9 p.m. last night until 9 a.m. this morning.

We had our first little set-to at about 10. I wanted to watch Sportscenter. He wanted to watch Mickeys Clubhouse. The song of the morning was "Clap, Clap,(clap, clap), Finger Snap(snap, snap),... It's time we check the Mouse-ka map." I could read the question in Merricks little mind. "Grandpa...how come Goofy can talk, and Pluto can just say "Woof-woof."? I had no answer...except that Pluto is getting hosed...and I didn't think Merrick would understand that concept. Sometimes...the way Goofy talks...I wish he could only bark, too. To think I missed Sportcenter so Minnie could find a Hula Hibiscus.

We left the Clubhouse, and went to the kitchen. We finally found a job that Merrick likes. Unloading the dishwasher. His expression doesn't show it...but he liked it. I did take out all the knives and forks before he started "helping" me. The sound of spoons on pan was music to our ears. He is now down for a nap. Maybe this p.m....some more Clubhouse. Can't wait.