A little better

Today was a better day for Joseph. No vomiting but otherwise the same as before. We had a good outing to Target (or Tarbucks as I now call it, b/c most of the Targets around here also have a Starbucks--heaven!!), where he actually found a car he didn't have. What joy was his! He held that car all day and took it with him to bed. But tomorrow will be another day and another quest for a new train or car. We fear we are creating quite a consumer, but truly these trips to Target are the only things that get him excited and smiling and laughing. He really doesn't feel well enough to run around and play a lot, so we give him all the Target and Moe's his heart desires.
Tomorrow we are expecting a visit from cousin Bella and that has gotten him very excited. He could barely go to sleep tonight. It was like Christmas for him! They play so well together and she likes to do stationary play like coloring and play-doh, which I think he finds comforting. He can't wait to do some painting tomorrow morning. I'll post the pictures if they turn out to be the Eiffel Tower or something this time.
Holly is doing well and is being very nurturing and kind to Joseph. She has a sixth sense with him and seems to know when he isn't feeling well before we even tell her. She got to spend the night with Nana and Grandad last night, which I think was a nice break for her. She loves to swim over there and play dolls and have tea parties with Nana. And of course she doesn't mind being the center of attention. We hate that she is having to go through all this as well, but we are blessed with wonderful family who lavish her with love and attention.
Thank you, all you prayer warriors, for lifting us up in prayer.