relieved

 These are a few pictures of the art crew on Monday, busy working.

 Whoops!

And then why??

Why do these things go off the rails?

Who cares?  They're washable paints, no harm done.

Today we had to get OUUUT of this boring winter house so we went to Target after lunch and bought sparkly rain boots and Valentine crap, dollar section slippers, bought some birthday presents for Grandpa and had a very good time.

THIS GIRL:

Has had a smooth recovery so far, and we are beyond grateful because this little peanut has suffered enough.  Her caregivers have been mindful of her comfort and have tended her as carefully for pain control as they have for oxygen and fluids.  But still.

We have said if she has a violent distaste for anything touching her nose, we will always understand why.

Valentine's Day is on the horizon.  Tonight I took the Christmas candle lights out of the windows, and have been so grateful for slightly longer afternoons and the February slant of the light these days.

Onward.

Nothing but love, Val