Tough it out...

Dear Nicky,

You do seem better, despite some chest congestion. No fever, diminished cough. Yet tonight's been your roughest, most moaningest in a while. I think it's because you slept so late this afternoon. Maybe you just need holding, but we can't keep doing that all the time. You know that. I hate to do it, but sometimes I've got to let you cry it out.

Love,
Dad