Lazy Days of Winter Break

I'm having a hard time blogging lately. Actually, I'm having a hard time accomplishing anything. Truth be told, I didn't even manage to change out of my pajamas today. The kids are home from school on winter break, and we have been taking it easy and enjoying lazy days. It has been so nice not having to set the alarm clock, make school lunches, supervise homework or concern myself with reading logs and spelling lists. Because we don't celebrate Christmas, we're not as busy as many of our friends this week, and our free time feels like a true luxury. We can afford to sleep late, spend an hour at the breakfast table and watch movies, play with Hanukkah gifts and go for bike rides during the day. This afternoon, the kids played in the pouring rain, stomping in puddles, twirling umbrellas and catching rain drops on their tongues. I was happy to stay inside where I could watch them them from the comforts of the couch, while staying warm and sipping a cup of a hot tea. I think these carefree, stress-free days are having a positive impact on Jack. His numbers have been excellent. He's had a few lows here and there, but nothing too low, and no highs for days now. Tonight may change all that though. Madeline had a baby tooth extracted this afternoon. (Gregg took her to visit the dentist; dressed in my PJs, I stayed home with the boys). The dentist told her that she should eat soft foods tonight. He went so far as to suggest ice cream. We almost never have ice cream in the house. So Gregg went to the store and bought Blue Bunny Moose Tracks ice cream. If you've never tasted it, and if you like chocolate, caramel and peanut butter, try it. It's so good! We carefully measured a half-cup of this delicious dessert for Jack, and then we injected him with enough insulin to cover the 21 grams of carbohydrates that half-cup contained. But, I suspect that he's going to run high and need more insulin and that it's going to be a long, late night for Gregg and me. As I tucked Jack into bed, he complained, "I'm really thirsty." So out of bed and into the kitchen he went for a big glass of water. Thirst is a sign of high blood sugar. So if you're reading this tonight (Tuesday), please cross your fingers for us. I'm praying Jack won't run high and tonight will be just as easy and stress-free as our day was! Happy holidays everyone!