the number 2.

2 is a significant number this week. mercer turns 2 on friday, but today, mercer used the toilet all by himself. he had flirted with the idea before, saying "potty potty potty" until we put him on the seat. normally, he would just sit there and read or talk to himself. sometimes, usually over grandpa's, he'd provide just a little something that needed flushing. today, however, mercer gave the toilet a bona fide number 2. good boy, mercer! mercer's preferred reading material is the Not For Tourist Guide to New York (2002 version).