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July 29

A Great sweaty Adventure

Saturday was the official kick-off for the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) 2007 Walk to the Cure (see the link on the side for making a donation; just click on the "donate" button near the thermometer). All team captains were invited for a day at Great Adventure (of course after a meeting and a free lunch). So how could we pass that up. We got there and as soon as we stepped out of the car at 10:00 in the morning you could feel the humidity. There was a nice breeze blowing so we thought it wouldn't be too bad. After we checked in and they let us all into the park we then proceeded to follow the committee people through the park to a picnic grove at the other end of the park. This was when I was kicking myself for not bringing the double stroller. Poor Dylan had to walk the whole way. Luckily at lunch time his sugar level was okay.

So we got a free lunch and after some motivational speakers about raising money for the cure we went our own ways to enjoy the rides. Now we had to make the walk back toward the Wiggle World section that Dylan kept bugging us to go to. By this point Dave and I are soaking wet with sweat from either pushing the stroller or carrying Dylan on and off to get there quicker. After a few Wiggle rides and us trying to find shady spots for quick stops we headed off to Bugs Bunny land (which of course was on the other side of the park). We went on a few rides there and luckily there was a "water tower" that released water every few minutes so we all cooled off before heading for ice cream and an end to our day.

Luckily Dylan was a trooper walking as much as he had to in the heat and humidity, as for me and Dave we couldn't wait to get back to the car and crank the a/c. Oh, and Aidan , the poor kid was exceptional for being stuck in the stroller the whole time, even without a nap for the whole day. And they both fell asleep on the ride home.

Finally I see white

That is, the white of Aidan's third tooth. Yes he is just over a year old and is just getting his third tooth. I believe by this point Dylan had 7 already. But that is okay because they say the longer it takes for them to come in the stronger their teeth are.
Well anyway, Aidan has discovered that he has this new tooth poking through and will now grind the bottom two against the small amount of tooth cutting through the gum. Such a delightful sound....NOT!!

He likes it, he really likes it

The other night right after dinner I quickly sat at the computer while Dylan was in the living room watching tv and Aidan was with me in the den. Being the little boy that never sits still Aidan made his way toward the kitchen. I heard him crawl through the kitchen and then heard him in the living room. I got up to go and be with them in the living room and noticed Aidan had a bunch of drool coming down his chin; he is teething, but this was not teething drool. Then I noticed he was playing with something in his mouth with his tongue. I opened his mouth and discovered a half dissolved/half chewed piece of dog food. I guess as he made his way through the kitchen he made a quick stop at Baxter's bowl for a bite to eat.

So proud of him

Today we had a mommy group get together at one of the mommies' house. It was a get together to celebrate those who had a birthday in June. All the other kids sat down to have lunch at 11:15 (Dylan eats at 12:00 and has to because of his insulin regimen). Then at 11:30ish we all sing Happy Birthday to the birthday kids and they bring out munchkins and brownies. Dylan says he wants one and I tell him he can have a munchin with his lunch later. He says okay and goes off to play. I was just amazed that he didn't have a fit because the other kids all ate lunch already and were eating the treats. 12:00 rolls around, he eats his lunch and then nicely asks for his munchkin.
I know it won't always be like this with the diabetes but I was just so proud of him today.

He's not getting away from us now

Yesterday Baxter had his annual appointment with the vet. While waiting I saw a sign for the chip that they put in pets so that if they ever run away/get lost they can be scanned and returned to you. It stated that it only cost $19.99 which included the chip and your first year subscription. Dave and I had discussed getting it done last year but at that time it cost $59.99. I thought about the possible future reactions Dylan and Aidan might have if Baxter ever got loose and we couldn't find him and I knew Dave and I would be upset as well (as much as we say he drives us nuts some times, we still enjoy him being a part of our family). So, for those reasons I decided the $19.99 was a good deal and had the chip implanted in Baxter.

So, if Baxter ever gets loose and an animal control officer or vet or shelter get a hold of him all they have to do is scan him and we will get a call to come and get him. He's not getting away from us now.

7-7-7 Aidan's 1st birthday

Okay, so where did the past year go??!! I can't believe my little boy is a year old. He had a wonderful birthday party to celebrate the big occasion with friends and family. We went with a "Lucky 7s" theme and served 7-up, 7 layer bean dip, 7 layer salad (and sandwiches). I made cupcakes (took 3 hours; from 8 pm until 11pm Friday night; to make about 60 cupcakes) and arranged them to show 7-7-7. I had also purchased Lucky Charms to serve but totally forgot to put them out. I was running around all day and it just slipped my mind.

All in all I think he had a wonderful time and was such a good boy the whole day. He had little interest in opening his gifts, which was just fine with Dylan because he got to open them for him :)

I am just still amazed that his first year has come and gone.