As each day passes my life get fuller and fuller. Tanner is such a joy and is really coming along great. Although I get asked a lot why he isn't walking, and what is "wrong" with his legs, to me he is just perfect! I wish that others could realize that walking doesn't define a person. It sure doesn't to me.
Tanner's personality is that of a total goof ball! Always laughing at random things, and doing random things. He sure helps brighten my days, and keeps me smiling and laughing. He is such a little "Cheezer"
Tanner recently got his newest equipment, twister cables. They are currently bolted to his braces and have a leather waistband. I have learned from other moms that they can be bolted to his shoes instead, so we'll see if we can go that route when/if he needs new ones. The leather waistband rubs red marks on his sides so I'm currently working with the orthodics company for a resolution.
Twister cables are to help keep his feet from turning all different ways and getting all twisted up. They also help him stand correctly with his feet positioned in the best way possible. He has had them less than a week, and is adjusting well. It does make diaper changes very difficult and time consuming! But it sure is nice to not have to tell him to fix his feet every few minutes and to see his feet nice and straight.
When he has them off we've already noticed a difference in how his feet and legs go naturally!
Tanner's newest "love" is a burger king crown. Who would've thought that a trip to burger king for a kids meal would result in endless fun for 2 weeks after!
Here Tanner is being his silly random self! He thought it would be fun to try on Mr. potato head's glasses.
He kept saying "too small" "too small" and laughing - so funny!
Now that May is over and here comes June, Tanner is just 2 weeks shy of being 2.5! I can't believe how fast the past 2 years have gone. I look forward to having more fun with him!
He loves to sing songs, especially twinkle twinkle - but he sings it "tinkle tinkle on da star" Ha ha!
He also knows his ABC's by sight and is learning the sounds. He knows most of the colors, and shapes. And he can count to 10. He is really starting to talk more and more each day, and loves repeating words. So I've had to be extra careful about what I say around him. :)
