We’ve had a nice busy week. William’s cast is scheduled to come off April 2 which is a couple of days earlier than we thought. We are still going to Vanderbilt for the removal. First on the schedule are lots of hugs, a shower and a bath for him

We went to the zoo twice this week and had fun. William enjoyed being outside and MaryVic loves the playground there. She is happy just to go there without visiting the animals.

Unfortunately it is a huge playground and it is hard to keep up with her with William being immobile and very heavy. I did have some of the mommy moments of “where is she!!” especially on Friday when 2 busloads of children came into the playground. She is getting better about checking in on William and I as she plays though and there is no denying the appeal of both of them napping at 1 p.m. in the van on the way home.

William is wiggling around on the floor more and starting to actually get around somewhat. He finds it easier to go backwards but that has obvious problems. It also means he needs watching when in chairs and laps as he is pushing himself up and away more without thought for the consequences.

He slept through 3 nights last week so I think his leg is starting to hurt less. It is a little easier to put him on the guest bed versus the crib and turn him some as he is falling asleep. I don’t know how he can sleep on his side with his little foot up in the air for an hour without the foot going to sleep!

He is starting to have a red spot on his back where the cast is rubbing his spine. Mary Alice, Grandmomma Nicholson, has stitched some moleskin and batting together that we tried out last night to see if it will provide some cushioning. We’re still working on the getting it to stay put issue. The front flipped up and slid up but it looks like the back stayed in place.

All is well and I’ll try to put up my iphone pictures from the week as a recap later today!