WALKING

That's right.  Our little guy is walking.  Not just taking a few steps; but full-blown meandering around the house whenever and wherever he wants.   Things will never be the same. 

It all happened rather quickly.  He was taking a few unbalanced steps for his physical therapist last week, then after she left, he kept taking more and more until he realized he could do it on his own. He can even stand still and balance himself without moving.

Hard to believe this is the same kiddo who spent eight months in the hospital attached to so many machines that he couldn't even turn over without setting off several alarms and ripping tubes and wires from his arms and legs. 

He even has his first real pair of shoes.  He was specially-fitted last weekend with those little white baby shoes and some custom orthotics to help correct some over-pronation (inward slanting) of his feet when he walks.  His PT thinks the problem will resolve itself in a matter of months.

Even though he has these fancy new kicks he still prefers to go shoeless, not surprisingly.