Long Break

So, I disappeared for a while.  I'm not sure I'm going to continue with the blog at all, or just periodically.  I know that when I was trying to post everyday, I got tired of it and didn't think I had much of worth to say.  I don't know if anyone regularly reads this, so if you do and you want me to keep writing, please let me know. 

My dad and sister told me to write more about diabetes, but I don't think they understand just how many diabetes blogs are out there.  Seriously, google it.  I read 4 regularly, and my favorite one just posted a link to some of her favorites.  I checked them, and now I'm adding at least 2 of her favorites to my list.  I'm not sure that I want to focus on diabetes primarily.  I spend a lot of my time dealing with the disease, and don't really want it to take over anything else in my life.  If I could kick it to the curb permanently, I'd be ecstatic.  (you could find me celebrating at Dunkin' Donuts, which is also a Baskin Robbins....yum....)  Regardless, if you're reading this and agree with them, please let me know.  I will consider it, and may ignore the suggestion completely, but maybe not. 

Since it's been so long, and you may have forgotten, my kid is still cute:

Taking Moo for a drive.  She had to sit in the "trunk". At least she only fell out once.

Tentative Treats

This week has been tough, so yesterday I decided to try and make my own granola bars because I hadn't done anything crafty or tried a new recipe yet.  I've found a few recipes on Pinterest and decided it looked easy enough.  I was hesitant, though.  Granola bars are my go-to low blood sugar snack.  (Unless it's REALLY low, then it's straight to the juice.)  I didn't want to make them and then not like them.  I'm the one who will be eating them, so I didn't want them to suck. 

The recipe I used can be found here, but I changed it just a little bit.  I used a little less sugar, and added peanut butter chips also. 

Here's the recipe:
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup rice cereal
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 tsp vanilla
generous, unmeasured amounts of chocolate chips and peanut butter chips

Directions:

Mix rice cereal and oats in a large bowl, set aside.  In a small pot, melt butter, honey, and brown sugar over medium high heat.  After it bubbles, reduce heat and cook for 2 minutes.  Add vanilla, stir, remove from heat.  Pour mixture over dry ingredients, mix well.  Press mixture into lightly greased 8x8 pan, firmly.  (This is key so it doesn't fall apart.)  Pour assorted chips over mix, press gently to set them.  Let sit for 2 hours, cut and enjoy!

I didn't take many pictures, as I was doing this while Colin was awake.  This does not leave a lot of creative time. 

Cooling in the pan

Yummy side view.

Ready to eat!

Enjoy!

Something Shiny

So, readers, this is where diabetes is going to show up.  I have a confession to make.  I do not wear a medical alert bracelet or necklace.  My endocrinologist has lectured me about this, and told me over and over that I need to wear one for my own safety.  "But they're ugly" is always my response. 

Well, that's where Lauren's Hope comes in.  They make BEAUTIFUL (and handsome) products that people under the age of 120 would be proud to wear.  The ugly ones that you can buy at any pharmacy are just that.  Ugly.  No one under the age of 120 enjoys wearing them, they just do because they need to.  I know I need to, and I should.  Lauren's Hope has give-a-ways on Fridays, and I'm hoping that I can win one someday, for my own safety.  Also, I'd like to get my endo off my back on this topic. 

Need a medical alert bracelet?  Go here to find one that fits your style: http://www.laurenshope.com/

I wouldn't mind a little something shiny to keep me safe.  Like, this maybe.