at the top of the stairs he stops, his tail tucked in carry mode. i ask, you want me to carry you? and he raises his paw. i say i need to practice this mister, you may need it someday. i set him down lightly and kiss his back and he sniffs my leg. there you go, mister.

 in the water he is light.

 in the water he is graceful.

in the water i feel him coming up behind me and touching my foot.
 

i turn and say hi and put his paws in my hand. he looks so cute and earnest.

our pads and fingers mesh.

in the water we are light bodies.