pond walk

we just got back from a good walk to the pond. carver has had a lot of enthusiasm since acupuncture this week. with the rains finally behind us, we have really enjoyed being outside.
carver can make it to the pond in 10 minutes, with only one rest on the way. the walk home is longer, but I am convinced it is 50% tiredness, 50% not wanting to go home. I keep hearing e's voice at the time of diagnosis, saying "if only we could get him to the nice weather", and here we are. 60 degrees and sunny, trees blooming and the ground a thick green carpet. wild chives bursting up in clumps for c to pee on, grass to nibble. and carver, who seems to have pushed forward a bit, jumping at the door and howling to go out, and when we get home, back on the couch.