Today we had to run errands so I was on high alert for contact reactions. I told Sophia that she was going to have be very careful about what she touches, and help Mommy to keep her safe. She did a great job. She didn't have any reactions while we were out and when we got home she washed up on her own and even brushed her teeth! I am so proud of my 3 year old. This is a great routine for everyone to remove their shoes and wash their hands when they get home --to not bring home germs in general. Later, a small contact reaction developed but overall we made it through the day unscathed.
I love rainy days when staying at home has a reason other than recuperating from an allergic reaction or preventing one. Our lifestyle and perspectives are developed with food allergy safety being our first criteria. This is something we have honed in on and it is the greatest difference we have with everyone we know. It's a constant level of decision making that goes beyond general parenting. It's similar decisions that need reevaluation over and over again. We've had family in town and have managed to pull together to have fun and create safe environments while doing it. When people come together to help focus on similarities and not dwell on the differences, life is always beautiful. We are so blessed to have a family dedicated to making the efforts and loving us all through the gray areas. The biggest things we require are patience, understanding that our hearts are in the right place, and effort. We aren't on this journey alone because we all share the same world....
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