All ears

If you look really close, you can see a smooth circle on the side of my head. That's the membrane that recognizes sound vibrations so I can hear. Oh, how I am fearfully and wonderfully made!

SpongeBob and Sponge Baths

I listen to the tv to wake up in the morning before doing my laps in the kitchen. I especially like SpongeBob Squarepants. That cheerful little guy sure gets my attention. Also, I always cock my head and perk up when I hear my tortoise mom's voice. It doesn't look like I have ears as they are so cleverly disguised, but I sure can hear!

I've been eating a lot on my own lately so we'll see what the vet says about that feeding tube today. I'm going in for a surgical patch change. I get lots of sponge baths to keep my shell clean and dry while it's healing, but today the vet will soak it to melt the resin patch so I can get new surgical dressings. My hind legs are a lot stronger now so I won't have to ask about getting a "lift kit" after all. Stay tuned. It's going to be a long day, but I know I'm in good hands!!