Fun pictures in the midst of the yuck :)

Those of you who know Anthony, know him as a happy, charming, cutesy boy.
This week, he has been nothing of that.
He has defiantly shaken his head "no" for nearly everything, even his favorites.
He has learned what the lab needle looks like and screams when he sees it. :(
He is so so so hungry and thirsty.
We've taken to let him chew on anything he won't swallow (straws, temperature tubes, syringes, etc.).
He even tried to eat his crayons.
I do so hope this week and the coming weeks do not break his beautiful spirit and personality.
Somehow I don't think they will, but it's worrisome.
I don't like to show pictures of him when he's miserable.
Today, there have been a few golden moments of distraction from his maladies.

First is while he was helping with his EKG today.
LOOK at that smile!!!
He was finally lifted off of isolation status.
So, we went on a walk around the unit today.
The team had the idea that walks might distract him from his hunger.

Our wonderful friends, Stephanie and her family, sent up a bag FULL of goodies.
Anthony loves the big Toy Story coloring book and crayons.
Check out his smile in these. :)

He thought the stickers in the front were cool.

The pose that charms ALL staff who come in contact with Anthony.

He also loves the Toy Story 3 book.

Watching Toys Story 3, the tv is up high.

He was so miserable the other night, even while eating his french fries daintily.