Enchiladas

Me- Honey, what do you want to have for Valentines Day?

Andrew- Enchiladas, because they're hot... Like our love.

Lucy's plans

Me- Lucy, did you put your socks and shoes on yet?

Lucy- Not yet. First I'm going to put on my socks. Then I'm going to go potty. Next I'm going to get a drink. THEN I will put on my shoes.

On a seriously sweet note...

Let me be honest, being a mother is a full time job. Being the mother of a child with a life threatening medical condition is like being a Mom on crack. Most nights your up checking blood sugars, treating lows, treating highs, checking equipment, changing pump sites. It's a non stop, sleep deprived life. And, like that of any mother, it's typically thankless.

Except when it's not.

Yesterday morning, after a particularly bad night, my son woke up and randomly said, "You know Mom, I don't think of you as just a Mom. You're also a wonderful nurse who knows all about diabetes and I love that!"

That small statement told me that I am doing everything right because I am doing all I can and the fact that he recognized that filled my heart with joy and gave me the energy to do it all over again. :)

Cleaning the toilet

Parker- YOU WANT ME TO STICK MY HAND IN THE TOILET TO CLEAN IT?!?!

Me- No, just use the scrubber.

Parker- Oh good! I thought you were going to make me stick my hand in there!

Me- No, but that IS how I scrubbed the toilet growing up.

Parker- I bet you feel pretty lucky now.

Angel Breath

"Mom! I brushed my teeth and now my breath is angelic! No really smell it! Doesn't it smell heavenly?"

I'm a pumper

Parker got began insulin pump therapy today.

Me- Parker! You're a pumper now!

Parker- No, I'm a pump MAN.

Meet the Family

Parker is our eldest son. He is six. Parker has been stubborn since the day he was born (as evidenced by the fact that he was two weeks over due). He was diagnosed at 3 years old with Type 1 Diabetes, but has amazed everyone with his ability to test his blood sugars, count carbs and even administer his own insulin via injection. He is quite the charmer and has a soft spot for "the ladies".

Lucy is our lucky little girl as she was born on 9/9/09. Nine happens to be my husband's favorite number, and there's no question that Lucy wrapped herself around her Daddy's little finger from the moment she took her first breath. She is a very determined little girl and doesn't let the word NO stand in the way of what she wants. (Really) Her favorite movie to watch is a Pepe Le Pew Looney Toon that my Grandmother purchased for her in the $5 bin at her local Wal-Mart.

Olivia is our youngest and we call her our "blessing" because she was born on Thanksgiving day. She is one year old and is full of life and energy. Although she doesn't talk much yet, she is well on her way to adding to the hilarity of our household as her personality is already as big as her gorgeous blue eyes.

There's also my husband of 8 years, Andrew. He's a soldier in the US Army (HOOAH BABY). He is an amazing father to our kids.

And then, of course, there is me. What can I say? I'm a fantastic Mother, a terrific home maker, and much like Mary Poppins I am practically perfect in every way.