Monday, October 6, 2014
Abigail's 8th Birthday
This is only the second birthday party
the "baby" of our family has had. Last year she wasn't really sure what
it was all about, but this year having witnessed the parties of lots of
other family members, she KNEW. It was all about her! :) I'm pretty sure she
likes birthdays!
Be careful what you wish for...
We've all heard the saying, "Be careful what you wish for, it just might come true." This is a reality for Abigail right now.
Abigail LOVES attention, and believe me she is soooo stinking cute that she gets plenty of it! But, she has had a jealousy issue with Jen and her mobility helps. For the past year she has begged for a walker and also for braces.
This past week Abigail got her wish. She got her own set of AFO's (Ankle Foot Orthoses)
to help her pronated feet.
Now the thing Abigail didn't realize was that, until one gets used to them, these things can make your feet HURT. They also make one's gait unsteady as you learn a whole new way of balance while walking.
They aren't as tall as Jen's, but they are TOUGH. There is even a velcro strap that fits between her toes to force her foot into the position it needs to get used to being in. Poor kid!
Abigail LOVES attention, and believe me she is soooo stinking cute that she gets plenty of it! But, she has had a jealousy issue with Jen and her mobility helps. For the past year she has begged for a walker and also for braces.
This past week Abigail got her wish. She got her own set of AFO's (Ankle Foot Orthoses)
to help her pronated feet.
Now the thing Abigail didn't realize was that, until one gets used to them, these things can make your feet HURT. They also make one's gait unsteady as you learn a whole new way of balance while walking.
They aren't as tall as Jen's, but they are TOUGH. There is even a velcro strap that fits between her toes to force her foot into the position it needs to get used to being in. Poor kid!
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