My mother always told me that as I got older, time would seem to go faster. Once again, she was right.....I wish she were here for me to tell her that in person. I know she is watching and LAUGHING her head off at me.....I thought I was so smart. Now I look at my own daughter and wonder if she will look back some day and realize I'm not quite the brainless lump she takes me to be. I sure hope so.
We here at Chez Rambling are not quite into the swing of the holidays yet. Tree not up, no lights outside, not much done in the way of gifts. I have an enormous list of fabulous CWD friends to send cards to, and I promise that I REALLY, REALLY will send them.....just as soon as I get the photos taken to have them made. Eep, I had better get moving!
Tell five things you love and pass it on to five more friends. So, here we go....
1. My husband - Yes, you may give me the "Thank you, Captain Obvious" award to go along with this one. I've known him longer than I haven't. He's been by my side through just about every major event in my life and hasn't run screaming away yet. He's patient and kind and puts up with me no matter what, and he's a great dad to Missy Miss and Mister Boychild. Is he perfect? Well, he's perfect for me. :)
2. My kids - I know, the second most obvious answer. Despite impending teenagerhood and the perils of puberty, and despite threats to the contrary, I wouldn't trade them for anything. They make me laugh, they exasperate me, and they keep me off balance 99% of the time. Which is probably really, really good for me, even when I don't appreciate it during the moment.
3. My job - Some days I wonder how in the world I'll get through, and some days I have to drag myself there. But I can't imagine doing anything else.....when I finally make that breakthrough with a tough kid or someone finds a reason to be proud of him/herself and the smile lights up the classroom, I know that I am doing what I was meant to do. Would I like a bigger paycheck? Well, duh! But sometimes the pay doesn't show up in the bank account, but in the heart. Added bonus - FABULOUS coworkers who keep me laughing, keep me on my toes, and keep me sane in the staff meetings!
4. Insulin - another "Captain Obvious" sentiment to be sure. If it weren't for insulin having been discovered by Banting and Best and crew, I wouldn't have a daughter to make me crazy any more. Some days I hate diabetes more than others (it is NEVER my favorite thing) , but every day I remind myself to be grateful for that which keeps her alive.
5. The members of the DOC - The Diabetes Online Community. I truly believe that if I hadn't found the CWD site I would have lost what remaining sanity I have. From there, it branched off into mailing lists, blogs, the formation of our local support group, and our traveling to events in California and Florida. Most of my local d-mom friends either blog or post on lists that I frequent, and I have virtual friends all across the US and Canada (and a few farther-flung than that). I've learned so much from and gotten support from those who have already walked this path and from those who are following in the steps we've left behind us. Being a parent of a child with diabetes is frustrating, frightening and challenging but the DOC (local and virtual) is the family that keeps me propped up and going when I need help.
Now, to pass it on to five friends! OK, four friends.
Kat, who I've known since we were in grade school and who updates her blog less than I do...if that's even possible :)
Michelle, a CWD mom that I've had the pleasure of meeting in person....she is an extraordinary writer on top of all the other hats she wears
Major Bedhead, whose blog was one of the first I found when I looking for d-blogs and who inspires me to keep on keeping on. I'm sure she's received this already but I'm sending it to her again.
Splendidly Imperfect Miss M, who I met many moons ago as a teen-aged one-on-one aide to a student and who has become a married-college graduate-mom-super crafter extraordinaire!
I think everyone else I know who blogs has been tagged already. If you haven't, consider yourself awarded and let us see your list!
SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU AGAIN! We have to get together on break!
ReplyDeleteConfession - I never graduated. I wanted to teach, and then I didn't, but I didn't know what I wanted to be when I grew up at that point. So, I stopped going. I still don't know! LOL!
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Miss M! - No, I can't believe it's been 14 years. ACK! I can tell you, though, that i have those same exact feelings even now - I want to teach, I don't want to teach, I'm not sure what to be when I grow up. I've decided Alexander was right - some days are like that, even in Australia. :)
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