Thursday and Friday

Thursday morning Emma's fever continues to dog her and bring her down. It is shocking to see her with no energy and not chatting away non stop. The running nose and brutal cough have eased which is a bit of a relief. After a visit to the doctor Emma is diagnosed with a cold and her third ear infection this year and given antibiotics again. We are unable to go to the hospital, and for the balance of the day dad and daughter lay low and try to catch up on sleep. In the evening uncle Jeff comes by and for the first time in days I see a smile on Emma's face. At the hospital, Tara is recovered, but going crazy from not getting to see the rest of the family. Sam continues to explore what will likely be his life long obsession with the breast. Friday is a holiday in these parts, so that warrants a visit from Grandma. Emma and Dad have a nice, long uninterrupted sleep. Breaking the quarantine, I met Tara and the Ellison clan, with Wendy in tow for a late lunch out on the patio at the hospital. The weather this week has been amazing, I wonder if it will be the nicest week of the year. Today, Sam has finally had the IV removed and has faced his first bath. He likes boobs better. Returning to the house, I see that although Emma may not be running at full power, she still can control Grandma.