Just popping in to say…we have a baby!  Our new addition was born Wednesday, Sept.12 at 11:54 pm.  It was a fast labor and delivery, and she was born at a healthy 7 lbs 11 oz.  We were both doing so well that we came home from the hospital Thursday evening, though my mother-in-law stayed to help out till Friday night.  I was so thankful for how it all worked out so well with our younger kids…originally the plan was to take them to the hospital with us when I was in labor and have A.’s mom meet us there, but as it turned out I knew I was in early labor already on Wednesday afternoon so she had time to come to our house instead.  That was a much better plan and so much less stressful for the kids – thanks God!

So far things are going well – it certainly is busy with three little ones, but other than being tired I am coping ok. I am learning to manage my time very precisely, and not waste a minute of precious “downtime” when all of them are sleeping or otherwise occupied.  I need to co-ordinate in advance just to get the dishes done or a load of laundry washed – everything takes so much planning!   I know it will get easier, because I remember feeling this same way when my second baby was born – but for now it’s all about juggling everyone’s routines!   I hope I can keep this up.

That’s all for now…I’m going to go rest for a while.  I’ll try to write again soon.