How are we doing??

GREAT!!!

Allie - Allie has been a very sweet baby. She is a great eater and pretty good sleeper. Her tummy bothers her sometimes which causes fussy days but for the most part she's content. She loves sitting up and looking around (in your arms of course) and loves a good snuggle. She loves her swing and doesn't seem too bothered by the constant noise in our house. She's a go with the flow kind of girl, we all love her so much. She's the perfect addition to our family

Anna - Oh Anna!! She LOVES her new baby sister. She always wants to hold her, touch her, sing to her, poke her, hold her hand, etc............ We make a lot of jokes but she really is sweet with her. Allie will lay in her lap on the boppy and Anna will kiss her feet and sing to her and even does baby talk. The problem is Allie can't get a moments peace. Eating her bottle with someone pulling on her. Trying to sleep and someone kissing her. Anna doesn't seem jealous at all just VERY hands on. I thought the novelty would wear off but a month later no luck. Today Allie had just eaten and Anna was all in her face trying to love on her. I told Anna to give her a minute to make sure her milk was all in her belly. Well, she didn't listen and sure enough Allie spit up ALMOST right on Anna. The look on her face was hilarious but no lesson learned, right back in her face. Anna is very excited to be a big sister!

Jacob - Jacob could really care less about Allie. Not in a bad way, just a little nervous around her since she's so small. And of course who can forget Jacob's weak stomach, spit up and diapers aren't exactly his thing :). He is a super big helper when I need something though and says he's excited she is here. He said he would play with her when she was older. Jacob had his 5 year check up this month. Dr Harmon asked him how our baby was and if she cried a lot. Without missing a beat Jacob said, Anna cries WAY more than the baby. Hahaha!!! At the time it was true, now it's about even. He is going to be a great big brother to these two girls and when they have their moments of crying back and forth he is the one who keeps me sane and laughing.

Mom - A little sleep deprived but doing good! So in love with all three kids and loving this new stage in our life. Sometimes I've got it completely under control and sometimes 3 kids feels like it might as well be 20 when they all need something at once. We've had a summer full of fun and so far I think I've managed to keep all three kids fed, clean and somewhat happy. I've tried my hardest to make sure the older kids do not feel like Allie is a burden and still get to do the things they love while not over doing it for a newborn. Hopefully I am somewhat accomplishing this but of course there is no perfect balance. I taught VBS for a week at our church 3 weeks after surgery and new baby. This may have been a bit ambitious. While the kids were great (Allie got to stay home with Jake because it was at night and I took the big kids) I was beyond exhausted and in pain from tending to not only my own kids but a class full of others while still recovering from a c-section. Of course I wouldn't trade it for the world, I love being right there with them teaching and wouldn't have it any other way. All this activity has made recovery take a little longer but I'm finally starting to feel normal again (whatever that is). This mom is very thankful for all our blessings and love my little family so much (ESPECIALLY when they are all peacefully sleeping ;))

Dad - A little overwhelmed but hanging in there!! I think the fact that we are now outnumbered has him a little scared but he is pitching in and we're making things work. He is and always has been a great Dad. These girls are going to have him wrapped around their little finger for sure and he is loving that Jacob is getting older so they can do more big boy things together. We're lucky to have a dad/husband who loves us so much.

Toby and Lacy - Toby and Lacy who???