Merritt is two and a half years old and a very bright, outgoing, sweet boy. Some of his favorite things are Thomas the Tank Engine, the Beatles, any kind of truck or large construction equipment, digging in the dirt, painting, storytime, his playgroup friends, watermelon, the beach, giraffes, Caillou, and playing with his baby brother. These days he is talking up a storm and using his imagination. He weighs 29 pounds and stands 3 feet tall. Merritt does have a bit of a temper at times and lately has been behaving more like a two year old is supposed to.