Shriner's Appointment

Junior is going through a growth spurt and his AFOs have gotten quite snug.  This morning we went to see the orthotist to see if the braces could be adjusted.  An adjustment isn't going to be a good fix so he was casted for new AFOs.
He was in a great mood and thought it was all quite interesting.  He gave me a nervous look when the tubing went on his legs before the plaster but as soon as I assured him this was just for braces and would be taken right off he was back to smiling.  He then thought the wet plaster was very funny.

 After the casting was done Junior's current AFOs needed to be adjusted so that they can get him by until his new ones arrive.  We  were goofing around while waiting on the orthotist, even doctors appointments can be fun.

On the way home I needed to stop at Sam's Club and Junior was a very happy guy.  Though he cannot stand going into Walmart he absolutely love Sam's Club.  Also with it being so big and open it is a store I can take him into and not worry so much about him ending up sick. 
Junior was smiling, giggling, and having a blast.  I pulled out the camera and he refused to smile, every time I started to put it away he would start to laugh.  He thought it was great to tease me. 

 

 After we picked up the few things we needed I told him he was so good that I thought he deserved a treat.  Though Junior can't eat by mouth he thinks getting a taste of certain foods is just the best thing.  Cherry Icee is nearly his favorite thing to taste, coming in a close second to Dr. Pepper.
He had a taste there and we came home and put some in the freezer for him to taste later.  I like to put a few drops on his mouth sponges(little sponges on a stick which we use to rinse his mouth after tooth brushing) and then put them in the freezer.  They are his own little Popsicles. 
Enough icee for him to taste but not enough that there is any choking or aspiration risk(lol, his name is on them because I promised him I would put it on there for him)

Nearing 2 years off formula and I still love cooking Junior's meals and knowing he is getting healthy food.  This is his dinner and though it resembles formula it is actually the same thing I had for dinner(though in a very different form).  A grilled turkey burger, baked potato, big salad, and a slice of watermelon.  Coconut milk to thin everything and add some more cals and protein.  All blended up and ready to pour in his feeding bag for his overnight feeding. 

The wind is really bad now and Junior is napping while on his bipap but otherwise doing pretty good. Praying he continues to handle it okay and no seizures.