Preparation K
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 6:29AM 
This week has been crazy, but crazy busy. The auction is going well, but it's like I could work 20 hours a day and there'd still be the same amount of work tomorrow. So I'm trying to just pace myself for now. I'm working early and working late and still trying to squeeze some quality time in with K3.
Last night we went in together on Pizza. (I've hired K3 to do the dishes two days a week so I don't have to! This gives her a little spending money.) Afterwards, I tried to teach her how to play cribbage. She was a little leary because TOG told her I cheat. This is sour grapes because he can't beat me. So we played a few hands and then she said she was done. She looked me right in the eye with that unwavering honesty she has and said "I don't know why dad says you cheat, you're just lucky!"
I love that kid!
We have less than a week left before we sit down with the doctor and go over the tests and learn her diagnosis. In a way, I feel like her future is very much at stake with this diagnosis... how much or how little help she'll get, overall expectations, prognosis... the whole thing. In recent years, I've been very happy not having a word to apply to my little K3 yet now I'll get one. And while it won't change a thing about who she is, I'm kind of sad about it because people attach all sorts of belief to words and whatever the word is, that's what people that don't know her will believe about her.
The bright side to this situation is that it won't change a thing about how K3 sees herself. We prepared her well and she came through all the testing with a strong sense of self. I think she'll be okay with whatever the diagnosis is.
But we're taking Maddie with us to the final meeting, just in case! There's nothing like the united front of a girl and my her dog!
AG out!
K3, chihuahuas, melty heart in Daughters, Preparation, chihuahuas 
Reader Comments (7)
Love the photos. :) Maybe with a diagnosis comes help and growth. Hopefully. Maybe hope, as scary as it sometimes can be.
I'm riding this rollercoaster right along with you. I get my eldest son's diagnosis next week. It doesn't change him for me, not for himself... but having a label carries all sorts of connotations to others. I can actually SEE the 'off' button on their ears clicking, as soon as certain words are uttered.
Good luck!
I so hear you. And I am there in spirit. Always.
I think you have officially been replaced as Maddie's momma.
Thinking about all of you, Di.
Sounds like poor Mom gets no respect when it comes to cribbage. :o)
With all the challenges you've all had to face in finally reaching a diagnosis, it's great that at least K3 has a strong sense of self to show for it. It's proof of the strength of character of you and your family.
Good luck with the results!
Sending you love ..
I hope it is the diagnosis that's most beneficial t K3! And look at her defending your honor. Impressive! :)