I did it!

I am so excited. I actually made it through my first night on my own, since Ron went back to work last night. Not only that, but I got all 4 of us dressed, fed, and out the door on time, with all necessary backpacks, school papers, lunches, and diaper bags! I even got a shower, and Jackson a bath (a necessity thanks to another playing-in-his-poop episode this morning).

Lainey was dropped off at preschool and Jackson at Mother's Day Out, both on time. Then I ran a quick errand with John Robert, came home to take care of a few things online and feed John Robert, and now we're off to run another errand or 2. I jut felt the need to brag on myself a little; it's amazing what a small accomplishment becomes a big deal with "3 kids 4 and under and only 2 hands"!!

I must admit, I almost forgot John Robert. Lainey and Jackson and all their stuff were loaded in the van, and I was sitting i the driver's seat to put the key in, when Lainey reminded me that we didn't have John Robert yet. I hope I wouldn't have actually left without him!! Thank goodness for big sis!!

John Robert Wayne Sisson

He's here! John Robert, as we call him, arrived 9:49 Tuesday August 26, weighing 8 lbs 2 ozs, 19 inches long. He is the smallest of our 3; Lainey and Jackson weighed 8-4 and 8-15. He was also a very easy delivery: 1 and 1/2 pushes! God is good! Big sister Lainey is delighted, especially with the tiny finges, toes, ears, and more. Big brother Jackson is indifferent at times, then suddenly begins his mantra of "Baby! Bubby! Bobby!" (the pronunciation varies) while pointing at his wee little brother and wanting to pat much harder than he should, but at least he's enthusiastic!