Hanging out is so fun! Going places, is so necessary. We have learned that just because we have 3 year old who also happens to be a Type 1 Diabetic, doesn't mean we can't do the things we want to do. What it does mean is that we have to do it under the right conditions and surrounded by the right environment. Many times I wonder why outings and fun times workout and other times it just doesn't. Sometimes, outings or interactions that are supposed to be fun filled, can turn into a disaster! I am learning that there is an exact formula to have good experiences. I can always prepare myself and my child for whatever is in front of us. But I am also learning that I cannot prepare others for it. I'm learning that I cannot control the children or the adults that are part of our experience. So because I cannot control anything but how I prepare my daughter and how I prepare myself, I guess the only thing I can do is make sure that I do my best to help others understand.
At times, trying to educate others has been the most frustrating experiences I have had. I have to admit, that helping children understand has been my favorite part of our 10-month journey. Adults...not so much. Well, they are hard.
But, to continue the positive note that we have had today, we have to reconfirm that a day at the zoo, the aviary or any other place can be a fun filled experience. As we continue to delve into this new lifestyle, I continue to discover the things that we can do happily without too much worry.
And yet today, was another experiment, that reminds us that preparation and a good environment is all we need...and sometimes less is definitely all.
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