The High Wooden Perch

I popped right out from between the chair rungs, stretched my arms high, and eyed the round wooden crossbar overhead! It stretched between the two legs like a gymnastic balance beam! Without pausing for breath, I gave a running leap, caught the polished wood with both hands, and hauled my tummy up with a fierce kick! Shifting my weight, I wobbled onto my feet and stood tall, holding both arms straight out to steady my balance. Shuffling sideways along the bar all the way to the other leg, I felt like a daring tightrope walker high above the floorboards. That was the best morning climb yet, wasn't it?