Andrea Dunlop

But then there were evidence of older rib fractures that could have been, you know, days to weeks old.

And it's hard to imagine how his other caretakers could have not noticed that he was in pain because they all sort of described, OK, he was normal until that morning before the time period where we suspect these acute injuries happen.

And I mean, do you have any insight on that?

In addition to the injuries to Nolan's brain, spinal cord, and back, which would have been sustained in the short term, he had old and new rib fractures, some of which were likely from days to weeks before.

And these injuries were even more challenging to put a timeline to.

It's worth reiterating that while the family had had a number of CPS reports that preceded John's arrival on the scene, those were reports of inadequate supervision and environmental hazards, often having to do with Danica's substance abuse.

There had never been any previous report of parental physical abuse.

It's 6 p.m.

after a long workday.

Your two children are hitting the energy crescendo that happens just as you and your spouse are at your most depleted.

Bedtime looms just out of reach, and you cling to the hope of being able to watch one brief episode of grown-up television before you yourself collapse.

Everyone in the house is hangry.

What do you do?

Don't panic.

You have HelloFresh.

So while your kids are bouncing off the walls, you're assembling a quick and delicious homemade meal with pre-portioned ingredients from a recipe so easy you can execute it with the three brain cells you have left.

And even better, you picked something from HelloFresh's family-friendly menu options so your beloved wild animals will actually eat it.

Will they get up five times to do a dance routine and cartwheels while eating it?

Maybe.

But you didn't have to resort to dino nuggets, and that feels good.