Grateful

As the Christmas season has come and now passed, I am reminded that I have much to be grateful for.  Little Miss Madeline arrived on November 23rd, but not in the way we anticipated.  She surprised everyone (even my doctor!) by being breech.  That, unfortunately for me, led to a c-section with a much longer recovery, but as I am now a month out, it seems less dramatic than it did at the time.  Ed has been amazing, and the greatest husband and daddy that I could imagine.  He really stepped up and took charge with the kids, and his 3 weeks off was spent mostly on daddy duty as I was pretty much out of commission with the older girls.  I love you, babe, and appreciate you so much!  And as for Madeline, I am in love...

Clara and Ainsley took immediately to Madeline.  They of course have had their moments, but for the most part, they are crazy about her.  Clara has been amazed at how little Madeline can do and has declared that she must teach her how to do everything...smile, talk, crawl, eat, etc.  I have no doubt that her sisters will teach her many new tricks!  They are so sweet together, and I am incredibly in love with these 3 little miracles...

Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing to his name, for it is pleasant!  

Psalm 135:3