That’s Not The Point

May 27, 2014.Reading time 10 minutes.

I try really hard to give my kids ample independence. We compromise frequently on when I think they should be checking blood sugars and when they think they should be checking blood sugars. I try very hard not to be too needy of a Dmom – in other words I resist the urge to constantly […]

The Remembering

May 15, 2014.Reading time 10 minutes.

Diabetes Blog Week – Day 3 From Karen’s blog (creator of diabetes blog week) Bitter Sweet > Our topic for today is What Brings Me Down. May is Mental Health Month so now seems like a great time to explore the emotional side of living with, or caring for someone with, diabetes. What things can […]

Conversations With Strangers

May 15, 2014.Reading time 1 minute.

Diabetes Blog Week – Day Two – A Poem. Conversations With Strangers Can they eat that? Yes they can. Is that some sort of Mp3 player? No, its his pancreas. Doesn’t that hurt them? Sometimes. I bet they get used to it. Sometimes. Will they grow out of it? No. But they’re not fat. It’s not […]

If Only They Could See Me

January 25, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

…through my eyes. So there is a saying that I say to my kids (especially my daughter) often. “I wish you could see yourself through my eyes” I tell them this because I see them as strong, smart, brave, beautiful kids with amazing souls. Now granted they can be little hellions too, but […]

Snorks and Demons Be Damned

October 11, 2013.Reading time 9 minutes.

It’s been awhile. I’ve not posted. That could mean a lot of things. It could mean that nothing has gone wrong. It could mean no one has required me to put on big girl panties. It could mean that life is too busy being awesome for me to take the time to share. It is […]