Sports and Vegas

I went to a parenting seminar this past week that talked about the importance of sports in our children's lives. How this teaches kids about consequences, failure, perseverance, and self worth at an early age. Not having played sports as a kid, I think I really missed something here. I will take this as a lesson for my own kids and encourage them at an early age to play sports. For me, I think I missed the opportunity to learn about being strong and not wanting to give up, even when the going gets tough. We had some ups and downs with Chance this weekend that have rattled me to the core including a 38 glucose reading yesterday afternoon.

I left for a business conference in Vegas today. Upon departure, Heath told me to focus on 4 things while away. 1 and 2: Get over worrying and feeling guilty about everything (in other words recover from being raised Catholic), 3. Be civil to him and the boys (like not swearing when the boys push my buttons), and 4. Toughen up about parenting and all the diabetes duties - this is closely related to 1 and 2.

I am taking this advice to heart and am thankful that I have a husband caring enough to give me this advice. I know it will be a progression, but if I am going to survive parenting and Chance's diabetes, then I do believe these are words to live by.

We took the boys to their first State game. Will post pics soon. They loved it! We tailgated with Aunt Lala and Uncle Cha! How fun!! After the game, my Dad and Rosemarie spent the night with us. What a treat!

Lastly, our close friends whom will remain nameless informed us that they are expecting. I do believe this is the best news I have heard all year. They are fantastic people and we are so excited to share the parenting experience with them as well as be a part of their child's life like they have been a part of our boys lives. We love them dearly and are so happy about this news!