The kids visited Joel

Joel was moved to a regular hospital room late this afternoon.

The kids and I went to visit and Jonah's first comment was "you don't look any different."  After that, they were mostly interested in all the buttons, trash cans, juice cups, books, chairs, remotes, etc.  I guess that is a good sign.  They saw he was normal and went back to living their lives of curiosity.

We only stayed for 20 minutes however we were able to complete what my sister-in-law affectionately calls the "Morin Tornado."  Our hospital room accomplishments: Josiah christened his room with juice, Caeli checked to makes sure everything was working like the reclining chair, the sink, the paper towel dispenser, the garbage can, Joel's movable bed, etc. (I guarded the nurse call button carefully), and Jonah had a bowel movement. I think they were just trying to make him feel at home!!   (Elijah was sleeping.)

Joel's posted goals for tomorrow: reducing pain meds and moving around more than today.  My prediction is he be discharged on Friday.  We will know more tomorrow.