Yesterday was cast day. Surprisingly, Summer was quite excited over the whole event. I think part of it is that she knows she will receive a little extra attention at school. I think her class mates are excited to sign her cast. Thankfully her teachers also boost her excitment.
Summer will also receive extra therapy over the next few weeks. We plan to remove the cast on April 28th.
Dinner time was a little challenging for her. We insisted that she try really hard, and then provided a little assistance. Her wrist is so stiff and her grip strength is really weak. She managed fairly well though.
Later in the evening, her excitment was wearing off a little and she started to realize that her cast was going to be on for a long time (long in the eyes of a 4 year old) and she had a little cry. Nothing that some snuggles, reassurance and an extra bedtime story couldn't fix. Nonetheless, it is hard not to feel sad about it. Though, I am sure she will thank us when she is older?
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