Deeds is no longer demonstrating any aversion to heading out the deck door to the backyard. The first week I would carry him to the yard and set him down. Now, he bursts through the door to do his business and has finally begun exploring more.

When he returns to the deck, he always wants to bring in a leaf or small stick. Sometimes, he forgets to grab something and when he remembers, he swings around with a cute hop and heads off to retrieve a leaf.

Today, he’s enjoying the beautiful, near-70 degree weather. We spent an hour on the deck and he loved it.