It's been awhile!

We have had so much going on, and I just havent had a chance to blog. We had a week without school, due to snow and its just been crazy! We had our first ever Saturday school & we have to go tomorrow as well.

I just wanted to share a couple of pictures from the past few weeks:

Bryson looks pretty happy with his IPOD touch, but he was more excited over some new flavors of Glucose Tabs! How funny!

Brave Boy Brag

Last night at bedtime check and Lantus time, Bryson decides he wants to give him own shot. He has drew up the insulin before and wanted to, and tried but hasnt quite made it there. I understand completely.It has to be hard to try to give yourself a shot. His endo also said until age 10, they arent developmentally there to do it.

Well last night he proved us all. He gave himself his Lantus in his leg. And was thrilled to death with himself. As were we. He conquered something he wanted to do so badly.

At breakfast this morning, he did it again.


He is so proud of himself, and that makes me so happy for him. I dont expect him to do it, but I'm proud he pushed himself past his fear! Good Job Bryson!

Doctor's Appt.

We went back to the endo today. We just love Dr.Artz! She thought everything looked really good, and that we are still in the honeymoon phase probably. She also told us that come March, when we go back, to be ready to discuss PUMPS!

Yay! We told her we had it narrowed down pretty much. Unless insurance costs change it majorly, we will be picking the Medtronic!

We also had blood drawn and now have new A1C results. Of course, the honeymoon phase could have something to do with this...but I'll take it...we had 11.3 when they admitted Bryson in the hospital in September, but today....


7.2!!!!!  Yes, a 7.2!! That's really good! I wish I was naive enough to think it would stay there, but I'm just glad we were able to get it that good on the first try!

We also added another nighttime check, at midnight and 3 am. Just till we get a better idea of what his numbers are through the night. He is still having frequent bathroom trips during the night and we are pondering what it may be. So, I get another alarm to set for a while.  As much as I love my sleep, I really dont mind the checks. It makes me sleep a little better.

JDRF walks

So I'm looking into getting our walking team ready, and well...I have no clue where to start! I'm trying to come up with a cute team name and all that fun stuff. How do you decide on how much money to raise?

I just have no clue where to start, so if you have any advice please help!!!

Well...

Another Angel got her wings. I posted the other day that I was thankful that Josh's grandmother was able to be here for another Thanksgiving. Well, she passed away Thanksgiving morning. She went peacefully in her sleep and its a blessing to know that she has no more pain and suffering. We will miss her so very much but have comfort knowing she is in a much better place.

We love you and miss you Mamaw!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving All!

I'm working on trying to figure out a few carb counts on some of Brysons favorite things and then I'm headed down to help my grandma cook the big dinner!

I'm so thankful for all our readers :)

So much to be Thankful for.

As rough and crazy as this past year has been, our family has so much to be thankful for.
 I'm so thankful for the fulltime position I was able to take at school, an amazingly awesome teacher I work with, wonderful group of kids that make me excited to go to work each day.  We are thankful that our family has been remotely healthy. That Josh's grandmother is able to be here for another Thanksgiving (as of this summer, we werent sure this was possible).For new friends and rekindled friendships. For good jobs. That Bryson was baptized this summer :) For all the support from friends and family and coworkers through the past few months. Our little house which makes such a cozy home for us 4.

I'm also thankful for this blog, which has allowed me to reach out to others and to find other D-Moms.

We are truly so blessed!

We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!