Tree and I have been riding our bikes to see the sunset. He’s actually a pretty good guy. He told my mom I’m a really safe bike rider. I told her I had a friend to ride bikes with and could he come over so we could ride together. She finally said yes!
Today Joe Knapp came over. Turns out he loves bike riding as much as I do. His dad, the vet, dropped him off and communicated with Monkeylad. Dr. Knapp said that Monkeylad was probably traumatized in the shelter, just like I thought, and that the best thing for him was lots of exercise and slow socialization with very gentle, older dogs. Monkeylad was almost as obsessed with Dr. Knapp as with Serena Perl. My dog went right up on his haunches and just stared at Dr. Knapp for what seemed like minutes on end.
After Dr. Knapp left, Joe and I went for a ride through the neighborhood. The trees were blooming with pinkish-purple flowers, and the air was warm and smelled almost as good as cup-cakes. Joe and I rode to Serena Perl’s. She got on her red bike with the glittery seat, and we all rode together around the park. Then we rode to Bigbucks coffeehouse and got chocolate Big Wippucinos. My mom even gave me money for one. She says she’s trying to be less strict.
When we rode home, the warm breeze was in my face, blowing the worries of the world right out of me.