Kay and I returned to GiGi’s Playhouse for another session of the LMNOP program, which stands for Language, Music, and Our Peeps! Last week’s lesson was centered around Five Little Monkeys, one of Kay’s favorite books and songs. Each session typically includes a book or activity, teaching certain signs related to the lesson, and…
Every Saturday, GiGi’s Playhouse hosts an Open Play session for two hours, inviting families to come together and let their kids enjoy everything the playhouse has to offer. Kay and I usually attend every week to hang out with friends, and Kay loves getting out of the house. This time, I got to help…
Can you believe it’s already been over a month since Kay was diagnosed with diabetes?! I’m still adjusting to this new way of life and learning more every day. Fortunately, Kay is still in the honeymoon phase, which means she hasn’t needed insulin yet, as her pancreas is still producing enough insulin on its own.…
July 13th was my mom’s birthday. We spent most of the day relaxing, and later, my parents went out to dinner with friends. After dinner they all came back to celebrate with ice cream and a red velvet cake! One of Kay’s favorite songs to sing is “Happy Birthday,” which I find so funny!…
This year, we had a quieter Fourth of July. The extreme heat has been challenging, especially since Kay’s diabetes diagnosis, so I’ve been keeping her indoors as much as possible. We haven’t gone swimming either, as I’m concerned about her Dexcom reader falling off, which provides constant glucose readings. Although other parents have reassured me…
On July 2nd, we celebrated my birthday! My dad surprised me with coffee from Dutch Bros, and I was thrilled because they had brought back my favorite seasonal drink – the cookie dough freeze! Kay also helped my mom bring me my birthday card and gift. Kay loves having a task and takes pleasure in…
Kay and I attended our second Leaps and Bounds program at our local GiGi’s Playhouse! I volunteered for this exciting program. Unfortunately, we had to miss the second session because it was just a few days after Kay came home from the hospital, and we had a lot going on. The theme for our last…
We had a relaxing day at home for Father’s Day this year. Lately, we’ve been keeping things low-key, preferring to stay home to ensure we’re prepared if Kay needs extra care or if her glucose levels change drastically. Just when I think I’m getting the hang of things, Kay always throws me a curveball!…
Before the end of the school year, I signed Kay up for ESY (Extended School Year). This program runs from the end of June to the end of July, differing slightly from her usual Monday-to-Thursday Pre-K schedule by running Monday through Friday, but maintaining the same duration of two hours and thirty minutes. Kay…
On Thursday, June 13th, Kay had her first appointment with her endocrinologist. I eagerly anticipated this visit, hoping it would bring new opportunities, provide a wealth of knowledge, and alleviate some of my anxiety. (One can hope, right?) I was grateful my mom could accompany us to this crucial appointment, as having an extra…
