Convalescent Daring

And we thought it would stifle her enthusiasm...

Granted, she's had her moments of misery, whimpering to be held. And set down. And held. And set down. And held by someone else. And then set down again. But all things considered, Avery has been a complaintless heroine.





And I have been an unapologetic fool in my bid to entertain and delight.




Thank you all for your incredible words of sympathy, advice and humor. We've used it all. And, in true headstrong, do-it-myself fashion today, Avery has decided to walk. That's right, down for less than two days. The doc said as soon as she was ready she could walk on it...