This has not been a good summer. I have been stuck, stagnant, and apathetic. Basically, I've been mired in a depression so deep that I can't seem to get out. This isn't anything new, it's just taking much longer to resolve itself. I take medicine, I'm pretty self-aware, yet the depression persists. I find myself avoiding social situations, neglecting to return phone calls, and basically hiding in my house every chance I get. Even weekends don't help; I sleep literally all day on Saturday, nap on Sunday, and drag myself back to work on Monday. I will be seeing my doctor September 2, and I am hoping that some good will come of that visit. I don't like to complain in such a public venue, but I just wanted you all to know that I haven't forgotten any of you. I truly want to post on this blog and read all of yours. I just don't have the energy most days.

Let me give you a quick update on Ava. Hold onto your hats!

In the past couple of months Miss Ava accomplished the following amazing feats:

• Graduated from the G-tube and eats like a horse. She weighs 25 lbs.
• Went "Number One" on the the potty--two times!
• Learned a gazillion new words.
• Developed a temper the likes of which has never been seen this side of
  hell
• Learned to swim, kind of, with a dog-paddling stroke so long as
  someone supports her under the tummy.
• Climbed on a jungle gym.
• Learned torture skills that would make a Nazi proud--biting, scratching,
  slapping, screaming, and NO! Said skills are usually performed on people she
  loves, especially her mommy. Go figure.
• Followed by, "Hi, Mama! How you?"

To top it all off, our camera is broken. I am hoping that Laura will share her photos (hint) with me soon so I can post them.

Have a great day!