Elena is very excited to help out when the new baby comes - and I'm hoping that excitement won't wear off too quickly.  Helping during the pregnancy, however, is apparently not as appealing to her.  I've learned that children have very little sympathy for their parents.

As an example, here's a conversation Elena and I had yesterday.

Elena (yelling from the living room): Mom, are you throwing up?

Me: Yes.

Elena: Oh......Can you get me a snack?


Seth has since talked with her about helping me when I'm sick, so this morning when I was heaving into the toilet, Elena was  much more helpful:

Elena: Can I get you a banana?

Me: No, not right now.

Elena: What would you like?

Me: Maybe a glass of water.

Elena: Ok - I'll get it.....would you like a jelly bean with that?

Me: No, thank you.

And I'm happy to say that she promptly brought me a glass of water (without spilling). Hooray!