A boy's best friend

Chloe's life has changed alot since the kiddos were born. She went from being an "only child," with a daily visit from her beloved petsitter while we were at work, to just a dog. I remember crying when I came home from the hospital with Evan because I felt sorry for Chloe. Things have changed! She now wears a bark collar so she won't wake up the kids during nap (we have really tried everything, I promise) and she often has to jingle her food bowl to remind us she hasn't eaten. I know all parents of young ones can relate. Life changes for doggie when kids come along.
Evan has been very ill since Monday. His fever has remained over 100 even with tylenol. I just left his room and he has 103.8. Doc said virus on Monday but I'm beginning to suspect strep. We will go back in tomorrow. Anyway, look who will not leave his side? Chloe always follows me and prefers to stay right near me, especially at night. I wasn't sure where she went and she was sleeping with Evan. She's been by his side for a couple of hours now. She knows her baby brother needs comfort. I amazed how dogs can sense our illnesses. When I battled RA shortly after Rob and I were married, Chloe was a comfort to me. In the mornings, when I battled the most pain and stiffness in my hands, she knew it. She would often lick my hands while I was trying to wake/get up. I am reminded how much I love my first baby:)
**Update: no strep, but enterovirus?? He had a prior fever one week ago and then this episode. Apparently the multiple fevers with a break in between is a sign of this virus. We're ready for good health and ready to resume our activities!