"A family is a unit composed not only of children but of men, women, an occasional animal, and the common cold." (Ogden Nash, American poet.)
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Baby's First Swim
Ollie had his first trip to the pool today. He really liked it. He was clothed in board shorts, a swim shirt, a cap and a quart of sunscreen, poor little guy. Despite the extra weight he kicked around and giggled when we bounced him.
Several years ago on a trip to Colorado we visited the Denver Zoo in eager anticipation of their new exhibit, "Predator Ridge." This exciting installation was supposed to be "a panoramic view of Africa!" featuring lions, spotted hyenas, African wild dogs, crowned cranes, African porcupines, banded mongoose, vulturine guineafowl and more.
On the day of our visit, however, the only animals visible at Predator Ridge were two fat lions basking in squares of shade. "Huh," we said. "Two lazy cats waiting to be fed. We can get this at home." And thus, our manor had a name.
2 comments:
Of course he did...he's Ollie!
Aw no pictures!! :-(
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