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How to Nest by Jody and Missy

August 17, 2010 by Diana

Jody and Missy are master nest-builders. I managed to get some recent photos of them making midday  nests.

Jody’s step one: stand in the middle of the nest and build it around you.

Jody’s step two: include both sheets and blue paper in the nest for full comfort

Jody’s step three: dive face first into the bed (this movement often accompanied by a “Jody happy noise”)

Jody’s step four: enjoy the comfort you’ve created

Missy’s step one: first see if someone will play with you if you put a blanket over your head

Missy’s step two: if no one takes the play bait, proceed with nest-making by placing blankets around you where you sit

Missy’s step three: unfold and place blankets carefully

Missy’s step four: do a headstand

Missy’s step four: roll into a comfortable position and enjoy

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  1. Linda (Portland, OR) says

    August 17, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    Diana, these pics and your commentary are priceless!! 2 different chimps decorating their bedrooms in completely different styles. I forgot how much fun it used to be to stand on your head in the middle of your bed. I’m going upstairs right now to try it!!

    Great shots!!!

  2. Amy Goldshine says

    August 17, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    Fantastic pictures and commentary. I wonder what the headstand is about.

  3. Monica says

    August 17, 2010 at 5:35 pm

    Love the dive and headstand!!!!

  4. Amy M. says

    August 17, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    Diana — You have outdone yourself on this one!

    LOL in DC!

  5. Judith (Bellingham) says

    August 17, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    Comfort and Joy!!!

  6. Diana says

    August 17, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    Amy G. – I think the headstand is mostly about Missy being a goof, though Jamie also frequently does headstands. Isn’t it so great that the chimps feel free to just do a headstand when the moment strikes them?

  7. Anna says

    August 17, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    Sooooo cute! LOL!! Thanks. 🙂

  8. Julie Harding says

    August 17, 2010 at 8:22 pm

    I have to echo what Linda in Portland says……PRICELESS!!!

  9. Brenna says

    August 17, 2010 at 10:26 pm

    I’m going to try some of those today. Thanks ladies. 🙂

  10. Marina says

    August 18, 2010 at 1:24 am

    Fantastic pics – it’s great to see them having so much fun making their beds 🙂

  11. marie cross (uk) says

    August 18, 2010 at 2:05 am

    thanks for such lovely pics ! what happy girls ! to be so happy you need to do head stands in your bed is wonderful !

  12. Catherine Mollyneaux says

    August 18, 2010 at 5:52 am

    Thanks for sharing these pics with us. Priceless indeed.

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