when I started this blog five years ago, I was a pet sitter and the name animal-crackers made sense. now I'm a stay-at-home-dad and freelance writer, but rather than confuse everyone by getting a different blog, it's just easier to keep posting things here.

Andree's parents fly in today and my mom flies home tomorrow. It'll be interesting to see the difference in how they interact with Josh.

Also, Andree's stepdad kicks butt in the kitchen and used to have a master plumber license. We're often hungry and our plumbing stinks, so that should work out quite nicely.

Dylan maintains his holding pattern. More mucus flushed from his intestines. Maybe he won't need surgery after all. Who knows. We haven't talked to a doctor since Thursday morning. Of course, no news is good news.

We also have heard nothing about the planned spinal tap. I'm sure a doctor would have called us if one was performed and none of the nurses know anything about it. So maybe someone decided it was better to wait. Again, who knows.