4 years old...

My sweet boy is 4 years old today! We have been busy around here and really had not much for updates. As I type this he is asking for me to come sit with him. Brian flew home yesterday, so all my time is devoted to Sam. He has had a rough couple of days. He has never been this good this quick after surgery plus the fact that he is so much older this time, he is dealing with and feeling things he never has before. He is usually still in the icu and on serious medications this many days post-op. He is handling it all pretty well, but hasn't been doing much. We mostly lay or sit in the bed, and go for an occaional car ride around the halls. He had some good naps this morning and has had the best afternoon yet! His pain is getting a little better and a little more manageable, but it is definitely still there. He has enjoyed his birthday even though we are here and without all our friends and family. He got a cake from the nurses/np (the hospital provides one!), he has done FaceTime with several friends and his daddy today, our friends Amanda and Chris came to visit and brought Oreo cupcakes, and we have made lots of laps in the car. He has been sitting in his bed coloring and playing for the first time. He had a few bites of the icing on the cake, and that is the first thing he has eaten. So these are all baby steps, but steps in the right direction! Here are some pics :)