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Lest I Forget (28)
“It looks like Pepto-Bismol,” I told her.
“Yeah, and if we put it in her room, it’ll look like Pepto-Bismol in a room the color of vomit,” Alice agreed. Shane scowled at us and agreed to go repaint the thing green. I felt a little bad later on, because it had been a nice pale shade of pink, and the room was a darker green anyway so it really wouldn’t have looked bad.
Kallie had her fair share of childhood sickness and fever and all that stuff over time. We took her to the doctor at regular intervals for immunizations and checkups, but she seemed to be highly susceptible to illnesses. It worried Alice, but as Helena had mentioned, I was pretty sure it was just because she’d been so early and her immune system was a little behind due to that. Still, Alice always seemed to feel guilty when the baby would get sick, and I’d have to spend time trying to convince her that she had nothing to do with it and that Kallie would be just fine.
About a month after we’d gotten her potty trained, Kallie started to wet the bed at night. We were told that this was perfectly normal, but it still worried Alice. “Well, she’s got a tiny bladder, she can’t help it,” I told her as I stripped the toddler bed for what felt like the hundredth time.
“I know. I’m just worried that something might be wrong with her,” Alice fretted at me. I sighed, dropped the sheets and hugged her.
“She’ll be fine. A lot of kids go through this. My mom says I did it too.”
“I can imagine,” Alice teased. “And why are you hugging me after touching pee sheets? That’s not very sanitary. I’m gonna shower.”
“Oh right, and leave me to wash these and look after Kallie,” I retorted. “Fine, go take your eighth shower of the day.”
“Yeah, yeah,” Alice mumbled. When I’d changed the sheets on Kallie’s bed and gotten the dirty ones into the washer, I went back to the living room, where Kallie was watching some sort of cartoon.
“Big!” she said and laughed, pointing at the screen. I looked at whatever animated monster was currently being showcased and nodded.
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Sorry I haven’t commented in awhile! I love how Kallie loves Shane and Jenny!I also like the direction you are taking this story and not too much of Alice in the hospital because it makes me sad…Great Work MT!!!
brilliant chapter, had the funny and cute, the heartwarming and the anguish..awesome simply awesome writing
What an amazing chapter, MT!! I can see why it would be exhausting for you. Incredibly written, as usual. I love the humor in the first part of the chapter — it really helped balance out the drama in the end. The whole “is Kallie gay” thing at the beginning was so funny and so Danish. I could see a conversation like that. Sounds like, in this case, it was a smart idea to push the potty training. It’s wonderful how bonded Kallie is to all her aunties — Alice and Dana are so lucky to have them. Kallie shouting out “Love” is just too cute. Poor Kallie!! You paint a very vivid picture of what happened with her. Thank goodness Shane was there. I know Alice could have handled it, but, another set of hands can really help. I’m a bit pissed at the doctor, too. I think parents sometimes don’t push when they need to — thinking they will be seen as overbearing. Alice and Dana have a rough road ahead. I hope they can get quickly past the guilt and blame and focus on getting Kallie the treatment she needs. Thanks so much, MT!! Truly remarkable.
Bravo, MT! You deserve a round of applause. I wish you a good sleep. I can see how draining it must have been for you to write it as I read through the ordeal. I cannot help but feel bad for all the children who have TYPE I diabetes and the parents who have to care for them. A & D were facing a trying time ahead. It is comforting to know that Shane, Jenny and Helena were always supportive. You never seize to amaze me how in depth and detailed you write your stories. LMAO with the Pepto-Bismol comment. The McDonald’s lunch was a scream. I hope the doctors would figure out quickly what had to be done for Kallie. She was too adorable and lovable to have to suffer because of this disease at her young and tender age. I also love the fact that Shane built another bed for Kallie. The growing bond between Kallie, Shane and Jenny were pretty obvious. This is truly a work of art. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! & Hats off to you.
The Doctor should have had them bring the baby in. They will have trying times ahead. Thank God for Shane/ thanks
uh wow! poor alice having to see something like this again.. great chapter tho :)