I try so hard not to let my emet. ruin my kids' lives, too. In one of my last posts, I wrote something about not wanting to have other kids to my house, but I wrote that in a panic moment. I am thrilled, because my son got to go to his best friend's house all day today, and my daughter was able to have her best friend over for the better part of the afternoon. This time of year just opens me up to more panic moments. Even if I might be anxious about it, I still try really hard to let them do all of the normal "kid" things.
Worrygirl, I am like you...We eat out, at least once a week, go to movies, bday parties etc. And I am the same, just make sure that my kids wash their hands before eating. And I am also like you with Chuck E. Cheese...and McDonalds. I just tell my kids that it is a germ-fest. [img]smileys/smilies_01.gif[/img]
Most of the time, if I have an issue with my emet. and my kids doing something, I blame it on my schedule or my list of things to do...I try not to make them aware of the emet. reason.
Julie
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That which does not kill us makes us stronger.