Sick days

On Sunday, Dave and I realized that we had no age appropriate toys for Allison. We had gotten rid of most of Emily's toys when we moved because most of them were thrift store/garage sale finds and they were not worth taking up space. I got on Craigslist and was able to find this awesome Baby Einstein play gym. Allison seems to love playing in it and it will keep her entertained for a short period of time.

Here is what happens when I leave Allison too long in her new play gym. Too cute!
Today marked another milestone in Allison's short life. She rolled over from back to front and Dave got to see it! She has been rolling over from front to back for a couple of weeks now, but we have not actually witnessed that until this past weekend. Now she can roll both ways. It is kind of scary because this is just the start of mobility. I can't remember when Emily started rolling over. Today Dave and I watched one of Emily's home-videos. She was about 6 months old and I cannot believe how different she looked and acted. She could not talk at all and she was just learning to crawl. It was so much fun to look back on what life was like then. Dave and I both laughed at how easy we had it compared to now.
This morning Dave and I both received a call telling us that Katherine has gone into labor. We are both very excited and so anxious to hear back from them letting us know the baby has arrived safely. They have been in my prayers all day. I am praying that Katherine has the strength she needs to get through labor, that Kevin will also have the strength to comfort and support Katherine, and that Baby Ring will have a safe and healthy delivery. (We love you guys and hope all is going well.)
Today has not been a very good day for our small family. Emily has been sick since Friday with a cold. It is impossible to keep her from sneezing and coughing all over everyone and everything, so of course, yesterday Dave and I both came down with the cold. We both had trouble sleeping last night and I woke up at 3 am to hear Dave throwing up in the bathroom. I think he had just taken too much vitamin C. Dave called in sick and he slept for most of the morning. Of course one of us has to watch the girls and since Dave seemed to feel the worst, I took on the challenge. I took some Airborn and I felt alright the rest of the day. I am exhausted but I think I am over the worst part. Dave seems to be doing about the same. Hopefully we will get a good nights sleep. As for Allison, she has shown no signs of being sick, yet. I am praying that she does not catch what we have.