A Gentle Wobble

My toes felt warm first. I blinked at the wide living room before me—the coffee table, the patterned cushions, the open floor. I shifted my weight from one foot to the other. Whoa, balance check! My belly swayed slightly as I pressed both hands against the fabric ridge of the sofa back. The brown weave felt rough and solid beneath my feet. I gave a small bounce, testing my stance. Firm ground. I am standing on my own, ready to roll!