afternoon joy

took my dog for a walk this afternoon around the lake in a local park. he was borderline giddy. (if dogs can be such a thing.) sniffing down a billion different scents, chasing grasshoppers (not enjoying it when he caught one in his mouth), sitting at the shore and taking in it all... i think i enjoyed it about as much as he did.

rainy day

it's raining and raining.  my dog keeps going over to the window, longingly looking outside and whimpering.  pacing and chewing on things he should not be chewing on to curb boredom.  we've played fetch and given a treat or two.  colin's walked him through the house a few times.  he came with us on a ride.  and it's not even noon yet.  he's just aching to get outside.  i think i am too.

(i did let colin stomp through puddles this morning.  a wet toddler is far easier to clean up than a wet dog!  smells much better too. :) )