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I'm a-l-m-o-s-t done writing my fundraising letter for the Walk to Cure Diabetes 2011-I usually have it mailed by now...but I'm working on it. When you have a child who has been recently diagnosed, it's still at the forefront of your mind, your writing is fresh and raw, your family is still shocked, and people want to help. Once you've dealt with it for a while (seven years..) they think you have the hang of it, and don't really worry about you or your child anymore. No offense to me, but they think I've "got" this.
Even on vacation, I had some really surprised questions when I had to plug Mary Claire into her pump to have a snack while swimming. They asked if I had to do that every time she ate. Umm..yeah. Every thing that goes in her mouth is counted, as precisely as possible, and then the insulin ratio is figured based on the time of day. And yes, having her pump off during swimming is a car wreck waiting to happen. Of course she's going to go high-but I can't keep her from fun.
I also get that I make it look "easy". I've been doing it for long enough, and I just don't talk about it a lot. I used to, but then it's all that I could think about. Now, if I get some time away with friends, I am vacationing from diabetes for a little bit. I don't want to talk about it-I live it. That's why I'm having a night out-to get AWAY. To take time for myself. : ) And..it'll be there when I get home-and it always waits up for me.
All this to say writing a letter is one of the hardest things I do. I have to admit, every year I want to vacation away from the Walk (not do it..), but I can't. I think even some friends would like us to take a break..but we can't. We need research funding, and my daughter needs that tiny celebration that she's special. I just have to get my act together, face the keyboard, and do what has to be done.
And then take it to be copied..and then review my address list..then print labels...then label envelopes..and stuff and label return envelopes..and then stamp them all..and take a breath...and get my t-shirt design done! Ahh..walk time. : )
ps-haven't found my thingie yet..but I've thrown away an entire trash bag of stuff in the hunt!
Ahh..with antibiotics and Advil Cold and Sinus on board..I feel 85% better! : ) I went to the doctor yesterday to get a prescription (because of the new rules!), and come to find out..it's just Wal-Mart that requires the Rx!! Collier's and Walgreen's still sell them over-the-counter. Guess where I'll be shopping...
So..I've been cleaning. I had so much to do! I even cleaned out the play-doh tub (you know all those hard, yucky bits that fall to the bottom of the tub?), and sorted all our crayons, markers, scissors, and glues. We must have at least a hundred new pencils. We buy new ones every year-they ask for 24 every year-but we get at least half back. (Good, I guess?) We also buy new school boxes every year, so I had about 15 in the cabinet. I threw away four-and it felt so good to have more space in there!
I also cleaned upstairs (I don't think I've been up there in a couple days!)...and then I saw Ethan's baby monitor out from under his bed. I picked it up, unplugged it, and put it away. We haven't turned it on in at least a year, but I keep it for "just in case". I think it's time to let it go.
Ethan, however, didn't feel the same way. He got all upset, saying he needed his walkie-talkie! He insisted I give it back, and then insisted he have the cord. I don't know if he realizes he has to have the other one to communicate with anyone, or if he's just playing!
All the cleaning isn't necessarily in vain. I have a horrible memory (can't remember a movie a couple months after I've seen it), and I've lost something. I hid it, but can't remember for the life of me where I hid it! I'll find it..I just hope it doesn't take a year!
Last night, we went to Wal-Mart (I know..but it was post Advil) to stock up on a few groceries, and mostly ice cream bars (the 100 calorie minis!), ice cream, yogurts..I think I was feeling chocolate dairy-ish! Anyway, we heard an enormous clap of thunder! We looked at each other, and I was worried. Ches went to get the van, and I finished up quickly. I went to the check out, and the checker started scanning. We got about five bags in (and I'd scanned my debit card) when-Bam! The lights all went out-I. Mean. ALL.
They came back on in about three seconds, the registers restarted their systems, and a manager came along to tell us everything would have to be rescanned. I put all the bags back on the conveyor, just in time to have all the lights go out again. This time there were a few light bulbs on throughout the store. I'm guessing emergency lights? It stayed that way for 15 minutes-no registers, no lights-and they locked the doors. The managers told us to stay at the front of the store, they opened flashlights and batteries, and swept the store to get everyone to the front. I was worried there was a tornado, so I started calling Ches and our babysitter-the kids were at home!
Then I was watching the weather-the checker didn't have her phone, and everyone was calm, but near panic. Ches said the parking lot was dark too, so he couldn't tell what had happened. After about 20 minutes, the managers told the workers to front candy and magazine shelves, and I was left at the checkout-Weird! I asked another employee how long it'd be, and she said she'd overheard that the electricity had gone out, then backup kicked in, then it had failed. It'd be at least 30-45 minutes for more power, and if it took longer, they'd send all the employees home till morning. (!) I'd had enough-I left all my chocolate dairy goodness and called Ches to pick me up since the rain had let up a little.
I stepped through the four people guarding the door (door=singular!), and tried to stay close to them since there was a light coming from the entry-so Ches could see me-we're talking blackness! He drove up-seemed like forever waiting-and we left. I'm not traumatized, but it was weird. Seems like they should have a back-up plan for their back-up plan. I mean, they are Wal-Mart! I have such high expectations. : )
Now..it is the next day..and I still need groceries. Think we'll eat play-doh and drink glue. I have plenty.
I don't like to use OMGosh, so I won't ...but what a couple days we've had!
On Friday, we were going in all directions. I had an appointment at the new Premier Dermatology and spa (ahh-mazing decor..very beachy with silver!) for some treatment (we already had the talk, so I won't go there. Second verse, same as the first!), and I got a new piece of furniture delivered! Just beautiful. I'll try to take a picture. ; ) It's the one I showed you a picture of back in early June I think? Love it. Very big though..I totally visualized inaccurately! And now? I need other new furniture..it's a cascading effect. : )
This weekend in Missouri and Arkansas it's Tax-Free Weekend on school supplies, clothes, and computers. I was really going to skip out, but yesterday around noon...I decided I really should take advantage. ; ) A girl can't miss a sale. We loaded up in the van, and went to Branson! It's only a couple hours away, and it gave the stores a chance to thin out (along with the sizes..but that's another story). Ches and the boys went to the movies, and Mary Claire and I went to shop! We went so quickly through the stores. (and I called my sweet friend, Dina, and we got to see her too!) We got some new clothes for the kids, some shoes, and me a jacket (super cute with a neck ruffle..you'd have to see it!)
I've been so worn out-can't imagine why-and now I've lost my voice. I was supposed to teach Children's Liturgy in church, but I had to tell the priest I couldn't talk. (and I couldn't talk to tell him. Irony.) I was really hoping to trade days with someone, but no one emailed me back! : ( I guess three hours before is not enough. I wish I'd known yesterday that my voice was about to vanish. The hardest? Not being able to freak out when Ethan was using his bean-y napkin to wipe his face, to be able to talk at lunch, or explain things. Apparently I talk a l-o-t...I'm really missing it!
And the next worst thing? I went to the store to buy some Advil Cold and Sinus (since it clears up drainage after you forgot your Zyrtec for a few days..), and Get This. You can't buy it without a prescription now! That Sux. I hate that we have all these meth makers that have ruined everyday life for the rest of us. Now it requires a trip to your doctor, an extra copay, and my valuable time. Pfffftth.
Glad I can type about it since I can't rail on about it aloud!! Haha!
And the winner is...AMY! : ) Congratulations, Amy from Three-Thirty-Three!
You have won the Vera Bradley Clip Zip ID in Imperial Toile! : ) Woohoo!
Would you like the Leaf one or the Floral one? Your choice. The other side is a clear pocket for ID or business card. : ) Hope you enjoy!
I don't have much to write...I'm home, tired, and stayed busy today. I had laundry, Clay had a doctor's appointment, we restocked with groceries, the kids swam, and I got a nap. I'm getting ready for a blog facelift (I've been on the waiting list..), so I'm excited. I know they will do a great job! : )
