31,000

 Soccer in the fall. This fall we did a little soccer league right by our house. We signed up with Chloe's "buds" so games were fun for all of us. Chloe totally improved this round. I can't believe it's only been 6 months since Spring soccer. She was really into it and even scored a few goals. Her buds, Crew and Noah, were the stars of the team scoring every single game.

Our Thursday, Saturday group: EZ, Luke, Chloe, Noah, and Crew. Too bad I don't have a picture of the moms and their dad. Brad's schedule only allowed him to make it to 1 game. 

                                      
 And...every beginning of October, I "celebrate" the diagnosis that changed my life. I have given over 31,000 shots in 21 years! I'm noticing that it is a challenge to parent kids that aren't diabetic. For example: whenever I give them a snack I think of the carbs in it, or if they drink 2 helpings of juice, I immediately think of the carbs. It's strange and probably sounds lame but I'm soooo glad they don't have diabetes yet. I know that we could tackle it, but I also know how hard of a road it is and how much better life is with out it. I have recently tested Chloe's blood ( it was totally normal:) and I just "know" she'll get it someday, but at least that someday isn't today! Just had my eyes checked and the doctor said you couldn't tell I was even diabetic. I am so glad that I am healthy, that I understand how food works in my body, that I understand the medicine that saves my life each day, that i've had 3 healthy pregnancies, that i'm in shape, and that (thank goodness) I like to exercise because that makes things easier.