Lots to be grateful for...

Things have been crazy...

We took a trip to Children's ER with Evan who is fine, but gave me a good scare. A sore knee that he wouldn't walk on is from a virus he had a few weeks ago (they think). But the doctors were worried about a possible blood infection that could get into his bones. Yikes! Enough to scare me. Anyway, he's fine. Just watching him to be sure the pain doesn't return and he doesn't get any fever and/or redness/swelling on his knee. He had to have 6 x-rays done and a blood draw and he didn't shed a tear. Sweet, sweet boy and so brave for a three year old.

Poor baby Jake was sick with a chest cold. We made two trips to the doctor. He had low oxygen levels, four breathing treatments, antibiotics for an ear infection, and he's finally better. Such a trooper.

Then Aliya who just had sympathy pains for her brothers. I think she just wanted some of the attention, but would complain about her "bad cough" and "hurt leg." No doctor visits necessary, she was cured with some extra lovin' and lots of hugs and kisses.

But still, even with all this, I'm feeling lucky. I have three wonderful kids and amongst the doctor and ER visits we've had some wonderful summer days so far...


Aliya and Evan both started summer school at their preschool. Evan was so excited about going to "Sister's School." He gave us a hug and a kiss and was off to play with all his friends and new toys.


So, I feel blessed. I was reminded today about how lucky I am to have my three healthy kids. Although I don't like to focus on it, having diabetes and being pregnant is a high risk, and the truth is the statistics and stories of women who haven't been as fortunate as me exist. And so today I'll give my kids an extra hug and kiss because I'm lucky to have them.