Thoughtful Mom

[jules12]

My ds was invited to a sleepover birthday party - I don't know the Mom very well and he has only been dx for a year so he is not spending the night. She called to be sure we got our invitation and I took the opportunity to say - Oh by the way were you aware that he has diabetes - she said no - I said well...he can still eat whatever you are planning for the party - but that it would be helpful to know ahead of time what they are planning and if alright I would call next week - she said OK.

Yesterday, when my son came home from school, he had a note from her where she had written down everything they planned to eat - it was so thoughtful of her - I just had to share! Too many times I go into situations bracing for resistance or issues and I need to remember there are a lot of nice thoughtful people around as well. :)

[WestinsMom]

Sounds like a really nice mom. Glad you had a great experience. Maybe you could get to know her a little better and next time you two could have a mom's night and everyone could spend the night!? :)

[andeefig]

That's wonderful! I'm sure he'll have great time at the party.

[zeb'smom]

Very nice, it is amazing how a simple act like this can mean so much when we all spend so much time trying to explain to the misinformed. It's great when someone seems to understand and even go the extra mile to be helpful.

Robyn

[cindyrn6617]

That's great...At Christmas one of the mom's from school bought sugar free cookies just for Ryan for the gifted/talented class party. I didn't know this until several months later because Ryan missed it, one of the other mom's told me about it. It made me feel good that she was nice enough to do that for Ryan. I don't even really know her either.

[thebestnest5]

What a thoughtful mom!:)

Here's a thought, maybe you could send her a nice, handwritten thank you note to tell her how much that means to you.

[Caydens_Mommy]

I think it's wonderful you was able/willing to do that for you.. There are so many people out there who don't care or just won't accommadate for anyone but theirself... I also think you should write her a thank you note, showing her your appreciation!

[jules12]

Thanks for the suggestions! I had called her and thanked her but I will send her a note too!

[Mama Belle]

Awww, that is so nice.

We had a similar experience a few weeks ago. Samantha's long-term substitute teacher (her regular teacher was on medical leave) emailed me to say that as a special treat for the kids before CSAP (state standardized tests) she was going to bring the small boxes of nerds to class for the kids and can Samantha have those, or should she bring something different? I let her know that it was fine to bring Nerds (Sam loves them and has the carb count for those little boxes memorized) but that it was so nice of her to give me advanced notice (no one else has ever thought to do this). This way I had an opportunity to speak with Samantha about checking her BG before and pre-bolusing based upon her number. This sub is also a parent of one of Samantha's classmates. It just meant a lot that someone would take the time to check with me about that.:)