Halloween and the D Life

Friday night we were reminded once again that we cannot just cut loose and enjoy ourselves 100% without any worry.  Diabetes lurks at the back of our minds and is constantly a thought we have when there is tons of candy involved as well as lots of activity and excitement!!!
We headed to our church's Fall Country Fair.  A Bear was thrilled to go play and see her friends.  We don't let her get wind of our worry, but I am sure she senses we are a little more tense than usual and a little bit more "hawk like" when escorting her to all the booths that are so fun for the kids.  A little part of me was thankful that most of the booths were play and take your candy booths, not stay and eat to play!  She did get quite a loot!  I hate that I have to say no to the lemonade and cotton candy,  I hate that the cupcakes she won at the cake walk, as well as the ones her sister won, will probably never be eaten since we have no clue what is in them.  I hate that we have to carry a candy cheat sheet with us to these events and she has to be diligent in asking us before every piece of candy meets her sweet lips!
Last year she sold all her candy to her Grandpa for a pretty penny.  Since he is coming at the end of this week for A Bear's first ever JDRF walk, I wonder if the offer will be extended this year as well.  I would much rather Addie get some toy or cd that she wants than have to have the battle of when and how much candy to eat on any given day. The little things of the D life eat me up some times.  But we move on and enjoy these sweet memories!  A Bear is all the stronger for it.

Checking BG before we eat a hotdog! 

Jesse, Hammy and Little Bo Peep

  The D Life in Halloween - Cheat sheet for candy carb count, 

kit with all the d goodies and treats from the cake walk that 

we will probably just throw away!