Logan has Surgery

Logan has had an umbilical hernia since he was born.  We were hopeful that it would heal on its own, but after 5 years we decided to have it surgically repaired.  Logan was a little nervous, but prepared and ok with the idea of cutting his tummy, pushing his intestines in, and sewing it back up so he could have a normal belly-button.  We said good-bye to it that morning and took some pictures to remember it.  Grandma was able to come down and watch Madison and Grant while Joe and I were at the Cleveland Clinic with Logan.  (We were worried about Grant, but Grandma claims he never cried and took 3 bottles without hesitation.  What a blessing!)  The dr's and nurses were terrific.  As you can see, he wasn't too worried.  A counselor came in and talked to Logan about the gas mask--he was actually excited to breath through the "astronaut" mask.  I (Jenny) was able to go in with him to the operating room while they put him to sleep (which was a little scary) and then Joe and I waited for a few hours while the dr. did his magic. Logan was quite sore, but able to walk to the bathroom by himself by the end of the day.  It's been four days and he's doing great. He's sore, but that doesn't keep him from playing--he just holds his tummy and kind of walks bent-over, like and old man. How do you explain to a 5-yr-old that he really needs to take it easy for 3 weeks? Thanks to everyone who has called to see how he is doing. Mom, thanks for using your time to take care of us.  We love you!