Maxwell has really had a text book recovery from his tonsillectomy and adenoid-ectomy (I just made that word up). He’s been sore and pitiful some but, thanks to us staying ahead of his pain and getting the meds in him every 3 hours, it was easily managed. He was feeling much better by day 3 and then hit another rough spot around days 4 and 5, just as expected. As of yesterday he seems to have turned a corner and didn’t need any medicine all day! Hooray! We’re going to try sending him back to school today. His class is going on a field trip and he reeeeaally wants to go. I truly think he’ll be fine. Glad it’s only 2 more days this week and then he’ll have the weekend to rest up!

The week of recovery wasn’t all bad. He got lots of sweet notes and goodies from people which was awesome. GJ sent Legos, activity books, new books to read, and new highlighter markers (which have been the favorite thing ever!). Maxwell’s been busy with all of it…

He had an ice cream visit from Mary Beth and Baby Margaret…

Susan brought him a sweet card and the biggest Darth Vader balloon ever. He got Legos from his BFF Lila and from his cousins, Katie and Anna. There were popsicles from Scarlett and a milkshake from Hannah! He even got an ice cream gift certificate from the school librarian (whom he loves!). She had texted me the day of the surgery to let me know she was thinking about him and then followed up a few days later asking if she could bring him a little something. SO NICE!

In addition to Sprite, Gatorade, Ginger Ale, and popsicles, there has been ice cream! LOTS of ice cream…

We’ve even been out to the Mexaurant for some refried beans…

and to our favorite breakfast place for oatmeal and syrup drenched pancakes!

Most importantly, we’ve gotten lots and lots of good rest…

and some good snuggling too!

I’ve honestly enjoyed having him home with me so much. He even hung out in my office with me on Monday while I worked and S and S were at school…

This kid is the best. He handled everything so well and took it all in stride.

Thank you to everyone who thought of him and sent well wishes! I’m so happy to be done with strep and be rid of those giant adenoids! Can’t wait to see how much better he’s going to be feeling when it’s all said and done!