Running us ragged

The quality of this picture isn't so great but you get the point. This is 2 days after surgery, wanting to play on her slide, chase after the dog and keep us on our toes. Are you kidding me?!
It was no problem to get her to smile and pose this morning. She insisted on wearing her robe, despite the very warm temperatures both in and out. I tried to talk her out of it but to not avail so...
this is how she looked walking the dog. Yes, we walked the entire length of our street until we made it to the pond and not once did she suggest that she was too warm. I did have to carry her home but alas, not even a walk outside helped in getting this one to nap today.
A word to anyone out there pre-palate surgery. It might not be as bad as you think! Yesterday I asked Jasmine several times if her mouth hurt and she said no. We gave her Tylenol midday as a prophylactic measure (no codeine) but she was remarkably "normal" for most of the day. In fact, so normal that she will not nap no matter what we do--long walks, drive in the car, lying in the bed together, NOTHING. It's like she was infused with amphetamines instead of mouth surgery. She is giddy to have us both home with her, waiting on her hand and foot. She has turned into a princess and we are worn out.

No matter, it's all for the greater good. We are thrilled that her recovery has been so uneventful and look forward to all the progress this will bring. Jasmine continues to drool like a baby and literally needs to be taught to swallow her saliva. We are equally excited to initiate speech therapy. It's all part of the journey but for now? Jasmine is running us ragged.