Well, first hand report from the house - he's looking a 80%
  better than he did on Sunday (I don't know how he feels, but
  he's got his smart-alek sense of humor back, the hoarseness is
  gone, and I don't hear the coughing as much). He's not through
  the woods yet, but I think the clearing is up ahead. Draven
  seems to be a bit better now too - although with kids it's hard
  to say - they can play and be happy even when sick. "