I arrived at 1000, eager to resume feeding my sweet. I got about half a cup of Jello down before the docs arrived to stick their Merry Christmas needles into her thorax. A chest X-ray followed, and then a thorough shampoo by her mom, sister, and beloved coworker Betty.

After that, she slept. Soundly. She was still sawing wood when I left around 1800. I hope to return to feeding her tomorrow. Until then, Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Good Night.