The Boy Who Loved his Braces and Touque

The fall has been busy, certainly replete with typical fun autumn activities.  Halloween was fantastic – with S thrilled to be Ginny Weasley (from Harry Potter) and W a tiger.  Raking & playing in the leaves, enjoying the lingering sunshine and getting outside as much as possible have kept us all busy.

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W’s Clubfoot treatment continues, with little new to report – what good news!! W now considers his boots to be a source of comfort. In the morning, he wants them ON while he relaxes in his PJs, with his blanket and stuff lamb. Getting the boots off is a challenge. However, I’ve developed a subtle technique involving cheerios, Dora on Demand and cuddling him in my lap. SLOWLY, I undo his boots while shoving Cheerios into him. If he protests, I let him ‘cuddle the brace’, meaning he can hold onto them as long as he wants. Wearing his braces doesn’t slow him down in the morning.  The pics show how busy he is, it’s hard to get a clear photo. He tries to walk, definitely crawls around and still gets into plenty of trouble.   When not in braces, he’s non stop on the go. Such is the life of a 2 year old!

W’s other most treasured item is a $7.00 Joe Fresh Touque with the cutest pompom ever. He would wear it in the tub if he was allowed.  He wears it to sleep. Try taking his hat off and he will scream!

Part of this new attachment may be due to his ongoing ear troubles and a brutal round of colds and secondary infections. The hat somehow provided comfort when he was unwell.  After weeks of having a miserable toddler, he’s finally turning the corner. The upside is that he is now attached to his hat as the cold weather is setting in!

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