Nurse Kathleen

Kathleen
Originally uploaded by the golbys.

Jim had back surgery last week, and is now home recuperating. Surgeons removed pieces of bone from his spine to try to relieve pressure on Jim's nerves, which was making his leg feel numb. Everything seems to have gone well. The medicines are helping him with the pain, and he seems a little more comfortable each day. Jim's not allowed to sit, because that'd put too much pressure on his spine. But he can lie down, or he can stand and walk a little. So he spends most of the day in bed or on the couch, although he's very good about getting his walking exercise.

Kathleen likes that she can get right up to Daddy when he's lying in the living room. Kathleen likes to stand at the edge of the couch and harass her Daddy, stealing his books or magazines or drinks from his table. This is the view of Kathleen that Jim gets when Nurse Kathleen checks on him!

Even though Jim's laid up, Kathleen's very much on the move. Her crawling is smoother and faster and now takes her all over the condo. She's beginning to stand on her own, pulling herself up and then letting go of whatever's supporting her. She doesn't last that long, but she's getting better!