a tough day with a sweet ending

this morning was my surgery.

of course it was a hard day ...

one that i wouldn't wish on anyone ...

BUT ...

it feels good to have it over.

although i've had it done 2 other times ...

that didn't make me any less nervous.

thankfully ...

things went perfectly.

the nurses, doctors, and anesthesia team were all EXCELLENT!

in fact ... it only took the IV team one try to get me hooked up.
(when i went in to deliver alex it took 7 !

the nurses each tried and then the anesthesiologist just decided to do it himself)

so getting it on the first try is crazy!

now ... stacey is over wiring the house for our audio system ...

my 3 very tired crazies are sleeping ...

and i am enjoying pineapple dipped in chocolate from edible arrangements.

(a snack that i never knew that i liked - but now LOVE)

YUM!

thanks again to everyone that helped us out with the kids, left comments, sent notes, and called. it means a lot to know that people were thinking about and praying for us.

it's been a crazy few days -

but each day gets a little easier ... we get a little stronger.

and i can't ask for much more than that:)