A word about baby gates: Not only are they effective at keeping new little crawlers off the stairs and out of harms way, they are also a dream at locking angry two year olds downstairs while the mother hides out upstairs. See what I'm saying?
Because sometimes I see the red eyes of this little boy in the picture, and I think that they are merely a picture taking phenomenon and other times -usually about twice a day- I think that a demon has taken over his body for a few minutes and rendered my sweet, loving child helpless in its demon grip. Like right after I took this picture and he screamed at me, "DON'T TAKE A PICTURE OF ME!!!" and Emma and I started laughing. He picked up a box of wooden train tracks and chucked it at her head, narrowly missing her eye and left a huge welt on her forehead...oh my.
Another reason I need to lock myself upstairs in some semblance of quiet is that Jonny has, once again, been away. This time for 7 weeks - he just got home a couple of nights ago but I fear NOT in time to save my sanity. It is gone. Done. I am a burned out mama. This is particularly concerning because Jonny will be spending a lengthy amount of time in the coming months in the worlds lovely middle eastern region. So after an almost complete mental/emotional breakdown I have decided to move BACK IN with my parents (how many times is this now? Four? Five? I forget). I think it will take some of the sting out of Jonny being gone for my kids and I will be so grateful for the help my parents offer. They are always so supportive of us and I don't know what I would do without them!
In other news, Miss Emma is sporting a new insulin pump. It is pretty snazzy! We inject a cannula (little plastic tube through which insulin is dispensed) into her wee rear end once every three days. She is attached to it night and day, but it helps calculate her insulin needs and she doesn't have to get shots anymore! Wahoo! I think it will improve her quality of life so much. It has been difficult to learn a whole new system for taking care of her, but so worth it!
I have had a couple of breakdowns when I see her wearing it, because it is something that is visibly different about her and something she has to work around a little bit, but that is getting easier for her every day. She has been thrilled to find that she can still do somersaults and jump on the love sac with it attached. And she loves to wear dresses so then she wears it under her dress and it is difficult to tell it's even there. So here's to better diabetes care and being one of those children that can't seem to move out of their parents' basement!
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I remember that all the diabetic kids that I worked with LOVED their pump - word of caution - they are not cheap to replace - maybe they aren't to bad with tri-care - but I have heard horror stories - mainly with boys though - you are so brave - I don't think that I could add that to my plate
ah yes, moving back in. I sometimes wonder if I'll do that again. Lots of stuff going on for you. Wishing you the best while Jonny is gone! Miss you and wish you were still around the corner.
what fun to have johnny finally home, reade will be home next week. YEA!
im glad to see a smille on emma's face. she is the sweetest little angel on the planet.
sorry to have left a sweet impression on you with my lovely dog teeka. she was a handful and I do apologise greatly for that mess. thanks by the way. you were a big help.
I think it's awesome that you have your parents support and can even do that. That's what family is for, right? Not all are so lucky. As far as your hubs upcoming trip, apparently, they are going to double the number of members and are quite excited about that. There's a few from our ward there.
I am so excited for Emma YEAHHHHH!!!! Glad jonny is home even for just a little while. We love you all.
i would move back in with my parents in a heartbeat if i could...you are lucky!
at least that is one way to look at it ;)
maybe colin and jonny will become good friends if they ever run into each other over there.
take care and keep your chin up!
Oh I love your mom and dad's basement -- I'D move in if I could! Luck you, and lucky them. I'm so happy you'll be there!! And yay for Emma's pump, too! Does she just love not getting shots???
I can't wait to see those little babies in just a few weeks!! :)
I think the pink pump is darling! If you have to wear one, it may as well be stylish! I love you all!
I think I need a baby gate. :)
And I'd totally move back in with my parents too if Caleb was gone that long. Or at least kidnap my mother and make her live with us. :P
Hope things are going well on the pump!! It's just the best thing to happen to us when it comes to diabetes!
I am glad you were able to get the pump worked out! Good to know you will have some help while Jonny is gone!
Yippee for the pump. It is hard to see it but you'll get used to it. I actually freaked out one time when I didn't feel a feeding tube on Riley. Seriously it took me a minute to realize that she never had one only Colby does. How's that for insane? In my defense I was really tired that day! We should get together sometime if your going to be at your parents house. Email me if you want.
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