SSIL75

My 2 year old has a cut on her foot and tonight it looked like it was getting infected. Our antibiotic cream expired in 2007 so I said "I'll go to CVS and get some more".

And I did.

Got in my car, drove to the store, even got some sour gummy worms.

I leave for vacation tomorrow. I am anxious/busy and would for SURE have been plastered by 7pm.

No more, baby. No more!!

Anna

Yes, the simple things really matter, don't they! And, being dependable again - that was so important to me.

I hope your child's foot heals quickly.

least

Losing my paranoia when driving is such a worthy reward for staying sober.

eJoshua

I still haven't lost the habit of looking for cops constantly, and breaking out in a cold sweat whenever I see one when I'm driving, but then I remember I don't have anything to worry about.

Then I start to fantasize about being pulled over by a cop, rolling down my window when he walks up and when he says "Have you been drinking tonight?" saying "No sir, I haven't had a drink in over four months."

Hevyn

It feels great, doesn't it? I'm so glad for you. Thanks for sharing this.

Hevyn

It feels great, doesn't it? I'm so glad for you. Thanks for sharing this. Have a wonderful vacation!

Hevyn

Um - well, it wasn't worth repeating....sorry for the double post.

bennybored

great post - thanks for sharing and have a great vacation!!!!

Newtosoberlivin

I agree completely, I am taking long drives whenever I want to and I am always "gearing" up....at Dunkin Donuts (iced coffee)!!!!! There is NOTHING like it!!! That meaning the freedom, the DD's coffee and having no fear!!!

And ditto to what eJoshua said, I still start to panic whenever I see a cruiser, and then have to remind myself I am sober!!!

I hope her little foot is better, and I hope you have a great vacation!!

ReadyAndAble

Awesome post. Knowing my daughter can count on me 24 hours a day—that's priceless. Thanks reminding me of that—and have a great vacation.

raindancer11

Love it, SSIL! Hope her foot heals quickly.

Manz

Being present ...... a wonderful gift we give to ourselves and all those special people around us.

saphira

The number one thing that keeps me sober is my son. Isn't it great to be there for these little ones again? Great post!!

WritingFromLife

Sadly, during my drinking days, I would've rationalized the expiration date as being a marketing ploy to get me to buy more, and would've just used the tube I had on hand.

I can so relate to the simple things....

anew

It's hard to be a good mom when you're either plastered or nursing a hangover. I love just being present and reliable. You've given your daughter a precious gift. Hope her foot heals quickly.

Thanks for the post!