New Month, Old Routine

Friday was Amelia's first day back to school.

Just three and a half weeks post surgery!  (The resiliency of kids is AMAZING.)

Amelia's scar, three weeks post-surgery.  Not bad, right?

She actually was cleared to go back a week and a half earlier, but the week before last was school vacation week in these parts, so we didn't have to decide whether or not to send her.  Instead, she and Ramona were both at home every day, enjoying their last week with Nonna (my mom) before she headed back to Colorado.

All kinds of fun with Nonna!

Then we contemplated sending her earlier last week, but ultimately decided Friday would be the ideal first day back: just one day before the weekend, plus only about half of her class attends on Fridays, making it a lower-key day.

Amelia back at school -- having a patriotic snack

Amelia's teachers said that she had a great day.  Everyone was happy to have her back, and she was thrilled to be there again.

So things are back to normal around here!  Amelia's next follow-up appointment is March 11.  We'll make sure to let you know how it goes.