In all the hubbub over David being sick, I haven't had a chance to report on Rose's first non-family sleepover. She was so nervous about it, she almost didn't go. Then we told her they were going to watch a movie and eat gluten-free pancakes in the morning, and she was all over that.

It was three girls, and they had a fantastic time. Rose was worried about who would pick the games or whatever. I didn't hear any reports about negotiation problems. It was lots of giggling and staying up until midnight! She was sleepy the next day but not atrocious. I like this new stage.