Freedom!

Youngest Daughter is on a 24-hour visit to a group home that is less than an hour away.  She's been ambivalent this time, but became increasingly excited and couldn't wait for us to leave.  Instead, there was more paperwork and instructions to go over so Steve and I stayed for at least an hour to be sure the care provider felt comfortable with YD's high maintenance.

If this becomes YD's new home the care provider will have weekly visits by a nurse for the first couple months to instruct and provide support.  The learning curve for a Type I diabetic is enormous.  After 20+ years I just sort of pluck numbers out of the air and ride with the ups and downs and YD has fairly good control (except when she sneaks treats I wasn't aware of), but I do remember how overwhelming it all felt when she was first diagnosed.

Steve and I, with our new freedom, ran off to the movies.  Have you seen Hugo?  Loved it!