the very briefest of a follow-up

the other day sadie & i were taking our afternoon walkie down the grove avenue block, as usual & there she was! the young blond mom & her newest addition. she & the baby were sitting quietly on their on front porch swing (yes, they have a front porch swing on their lovely wide l-shaped front porch surrounded by the white picket fence). it was the sweetest moment. they were quietly swinging & the mom was looking down at her sleeping baby (wrapped in a gender neutral blanket, damn it!) in the totally captivated way only mothers can exhibit- a perfect moment. unfortunately, the family dog was also out in the yard. do i need to spell out the rest of the scene? much barking ensued & much canine communication was engaged in- quite loudly, i might add. by the time sadie & i made our way back up the block, mom & baby & dog had gone inside. i wonder why.... it was such a pretty day to be on the porch swing.