Well, actually he isn't supposed to get it dirty, or wet, or sandy, or a myriad of other things that boys need for survival. But, I thought that if I could whip up an outdoor blanket/spread, he could go out and watch me weed the garden.
It was great for him to get outside, and me too!
He did get dirty, but his cast stayed mostly clean thanks to mommy's crafty new accessories: cast wraps. I tried a
million two different ways to sew something to cover that monstrosity, and after many failures, it occurred to me that a wrap like an ace bandage would be perfect! I have made a night time one out of flannel, and I have this Tigger one finished, 2 more ready to finish, and 2 more cut out. He will have quite a collection by the end of the 3 weeks. And, he will need it, this one is filthy already! :) The great thing: I can throw them in the wash!
Oh, and he got more brave today, and is walking by himself a few steps without wavering. The nurse practitioner said he would be able too, but I wasn't seeing it. But, I saw it today!!
He did get dirty, but his cast stayed mostly clean thanks to mommy's crafty new accessories: cast wraps. I tried a
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