After the surprise procedure, Michael was with his Mom and Dad, who comforted him as he started to wake up. Within a few hours, his kind and friendly personality was shining through his slightly swollen body. The doctors and nurses all received a welcoming "hi" and were blown kisses as they left the hospital room. When he could walk through the halls, I.V. in tow, he encouraged all the kids to come with him on his walk and to sit and read his books together. Megan and Thomas are remarkable in every way and, with the help of chocolate and stickers, are turning this surprise sleep over into a slumber party.

Meanwhile, Molly's stomach is doing much better and she finally made her way from pedialyte to formula tonight. But with every turn of the knob and running footstep in the hallway, she jerks her head to see if her big brother is back; no one else is quite as entertaining.

Michael should be home tomorrow, but we'll keep you posted. As always, sending lots of love.

Here are a few pictures of the Mighty Mickster.