GiGi’s Playhouse Las Vegas hosted its first annual Halloween Party over the weekend, and the playhouse was buzzing with excitement! Our incredible friends came dressed in all sorts of fun costumes, the music was lively, people were dancing, and there were plenty of delicious snacks for everyone. Kay had an absolute blast, running around freely, exploring the various games and activities, and taking advantage of the fun photo ops.
All Kay wanted to do was run, play, and dance the entire time. Despite all the tempting food, she was far too energized to stop! However, her non-stop activity led to a challenging night of low blood sugars. Even though her levels had been great during the event, once she lay down for the night, her blood sugar struggled to stay stable. I had heard this could happen, but experiencing it firsthand was eye-opening. After getting up several times to give her glucose and help stabilize her, things finally evened out. Going forward, I’ll know to offer her a snack before bed after such an active day to help avoid those late-night dips.
Events like this always remind me how fortunate and thankful I am to be part of such a loving, inclusive, and accepting community. Not everyone finds themselves as lucky. I know some might think, “You feel lucky to have a child with a disability?” And my answer is absolutely, yes! Without Kay, I wouldn’t have the amazing friends, the knowledge, the patience, or the personal growth I’ve experienced. Sure, there are challenging days, but every moment offers an opportunity to learn, to grow, and to be better.