We're a week into having both of our babies at home now, and they are definitely keeping us busy! It seems like one is almost always needing something, but we have been managing to keep up with them (so far). Jeremy is going back to work tomorrow, so Tricia will be faced with caring for them on her own from 8:00am to 5:00pm during the week from now on. We have managed to find a local lady that will come and help Tricia care for Katie and Ryan on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, so that will be nice. Finding house help around here is fairly inexpensive (less than $3 per hour), and we figure that Tricia's sanity is worth at least that much. :)

As you can see, Jake is handling the whole thing just as well as we are! :) He has been losing some sleep and is a little more sensitive about some things, but all in all, Jake is handling the transition from only child to oldest of three very well. Daddy and Jake have been spending extra time together to help make sure that he knows he's still special. Jake says that he would rather they didn't cry so much, but "they are cute sometimes". Here's a little taste of their personalities...

So all in all, we are tired and worn out, but all of us are getting along just fine. Both of the babies are gaining weight just like they are supposed to, and the doctor is pleased, which means we are too. Also, Ryan is making some pretty big improvements in taking bottles, which is a weight off our shoulders.

Keep praying!

Until next time,

The Johnson Five