Tuesday Evening

It has been a decent day. The girls have enjoyed playing in their playroom and watching dvds on the tv in the playroom. Well at least Rebekah has enjoyed it, Sarah could just about care less about the tv (although I have caught her looking at it a few times today).

This afternoon, Rebekah and Sarah were taking turns riding the horse. Sarah was not quite grasping the concept of sharing, but Rebekah was doing a good job of taking turns. Sarah really seemed to enjoy being on the horse and was doing a great job of balancing on her own and making the horse bounce. Rebekah wanted to make sure that Sarah rode the horse.

Rebekah has had bouts of energy and then bouts of being crabby and not feeling well and complaining about owies. She is actually drinking some from her sippy cup, which is good to see. I have cut her nutrition back to just formula without the added water and she seems to be tolerating it ok.

Rebekah has spent some time in time-out over the last few days. During one of her time-outs, Sarah went over to her and gave her a hug. It was very adorable to watch, although I'm not sure how well the time-out worked with some loves from her sister.

Sarah, too, has had good times and bad times today. She seems to be cutting another tooth and so she would scream at times. If Mommy picked her up, she might quiet down. A little teething tablets and tylenol seemed to help.

Rebekah has been a little warm, so I'm concerned about fever. Please pray that her temperature stays down and that there is not an infection brewing. If her fever goes above 100.5, we'll be back in the hospital. Let's pray we don't have to do that.

It has been one of those days when Mommy has been needed by one or the other of the girls most of the day. Very little has gotten done around the house. Just another day in our home.

Friend Katie came and picked up several loads of laundry for us, washed and folded it and brought it back. That is such an incredible help! It took a big load off mom's plate. Thank you Katie. At least that is one thing that Mommy doesn't have to worry about.

Tomorrow (Wednesday) Mommy will get a chance to escape. Friend Karen will come and watch the girls, so Mommy can get out to a couple of doctor appointments and get some things done that she just hasn't been able to do. Mom is looking forward to that.

Thursday we have a clinic appointment and have been told to expect Rebekah to need both blood and platelets. If she needs one or both, it could be a long day.