max update

Max seems to be feeling a bit better today. He hasn't had a fever all day, and his breathing seems close to normal. He's spent most of the day sleeping while one or the other of us holds him. He's drinking more (though puking more too!), and he had 16 bites of oatmeal cereal mixed with bananas for lunch. During the brief times he's been awake, he's even given us a few smiles, which we've missed the past few days.

Yesterday we went ahead with his family birthday party, even though he was too sick to get much out of it (we'll still have a celebration when he's feeling better). Liam was happy to help out, though. He blew out the candle for Max, and didn't hesitate to open presents for him. At the end of the afternoon, Max perked up just enough for Liam to show him his new toys and play with him a bit. Then it was sleepy time again. Thank you to Yami, Papaw, Klaudia, and Grandma for coming over and for the great gifts. Max and Liam are very lucky boys!