Nothing Holds This Little Man Back...

As I reported a couple of weeks ago, our sweet little man isn't walking yet and started physical therapy. Part of his therapy is to wear a series of casts to stretch his left heel tendon. It's a little short and tight, and the cast will help it to stretch so Henry can stand flat-footed. He was so brave getting the cast on, and has acclimated well. The first 48 hours were rough, and he gets frustrated from time to time. When he reaches his max level of frustration, Henry points at the cast and says, "dis" and then shakes his head back and forth while saying, "no, no, no". Pretty cute, and I'm impressed with his communication.

The number one rule with the cast is: Do not get it wet. We kept it dry for about an hour. Henry poured the dog's water bowl all over it. I panicked, but it dried just fine. Two hours later, he poured his sippy cup on it. I'm not sure this cast is going to make it for the next two weeks...


Notice the cast...and the "cheese" pose.


An up close shot of the cast. Mommy and Daddy signed it, and his therapist, Ms. Cheryl, drew an ice cream cone on it.


Over it. The first night wearing the cast.


The third day of the cast...Henry was starting to function normally again playing with my bakeware. This was a lot louder than it looks.


Today was Chick-Fil-A lunch day. YEA!


He was pouring the french fries into his mouth. Notice there is some broccoli on his tray, too, and he ate it.