Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Bolt, the other path and favourite time.


1. Of course it's very inconvenient and could be horribly dangerous when Alec runs away, but I can't help enjoy the glee with which he does it. And the way he jumps, laughs and speeds up when he sees me coming to get him.


2. To see a person take the path we don't have time for today and remember a happy walk from earlier in the year.

3. "My favourite time of day is when we lie in bed and talk about how clever and handsome and brave Alec is."
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