Mahalia is adjusting to her role as big sister. She understands Dezi's hospital stay as being his time to "sleep until he's better." She returned to school today to many cheering friends and supportive teachers who were excited to see her and she them. She beamed with pride as they addressed her as the big sister and is truly ready for the title.

She is a good girl. At then end of last week I said to her, "Mahalia this has been a really hard week for everybody and you've been a very good girl and I'm so proud of you." She just answered, "I'm so proud of you Mommy." She's the best.