My amaryllis (or is that amarylli?) are outdoing themselves. The new one I just bought is on its second huge bloom.

And now the oldest one I have (given to me in 2008) is blooming as well and has another flower stalk coming up from the base!

The other one I have had since 2009 also has a flower stalk coming. I had given up on both of the older ones, thinking that they didn’t have it in them anymore. But they do.

And so does Alex. He has bounced back from Terrible Tuesday in ways that make my heart glad. This morning as I came downstairs and took the baby gate down from the stairs he whipped past me before I even knew what was happening and ran up the stairs and jumped up on the bed with Rick. Good grief. He really shouldn’t be jumping on things just yet. But, this is his morning routine and he decided not to be swayed from it.

He also picked up a toy and carried it around for the first time since his surgery.

We are cutting back on his Tramadol over the weekend to see how he handles that. Frankly, I’m not sure he needs it anymore but I don’t want to stop too soon. It’s only been a week after all.

We are getting ready to do some grocery shopping and I don’t think he’s going to let us leave the house without him. We’ll gently lift him in the truck and back out again, but I think he’s ready for a ride.

How wonderful is that?

Good news all around!  So glad Alex is back up to snuff and the amarylli are gorgeous!

Awesome stuff! I’m no good growing flowers (or plants, really—except for the Aerogarden!) but these pics are gorgeous.  Alex outwitted you keeping him from going upstairs. Smart boy. Guess you better let him up there tonight. This post is such a happy one for me to read—thanks!

Happy, happy news about Alex!! 

So happy for Alex and you!  I believe these flowers bloomed just for him!  Beautiful!

Carolyn, thanks. Yes, finally good news!

Bigsis, I know Alex is your man. I think he now will have the run of the house. A happy post for me too, and I know how much you love the big talkative guy. ;P

Elizabeth, yes! Thank you fellow Berner owner!

Helene, I think they did too.

Yea Alex!!!  Get better fast—I’m really looking forward to my Berner boy hug next month!
Gosh Lynne, Easter amaryllis(lol).
Linda

Dear Auntie Linda, I’m looking forward to it too! ~signed Alex

Oh I am so glad to hear that Alex is back to his old self - dogs have a routine they have to follow and it is so pleasing to see them do it especially after he has been so poorly.  I hope he enjoyed his shopping trip - no doubt he got a wee treat from the store!