Dear M-L. You made me laugh out loud about "the something might have been broken" thought. So typical of Moms! My hope for you is that you can find something to laugh about every day with your children- that will keep you focused and sane.[I know that to be true because my grand daughter came to live with us at 16 mos of age and just got to go home at 29 months. I have also had a now 15 yr. old in the house. This has been during John's sickest time. There were times when I did not know what I was doing for whom- but there have been ample opportunities for laughter and appreciation of life. I know how tired you are gonna be-wish we could be there to help- let your kids comfort you and David too- with their love and concern. And try to laugh with them. I wish you much strenght. Amy