awww!  hopefully he will realize sitting and doing things is just as fun as getting up and doing things!

MrsMolck06 Aug. 7, 2007 at 9:50 AM

What a challenge for all of you!  :-(  I hope he recovers more quickly than 3 weeks.  My son just turned 3 a week ago and is also very active.  Maybe you can find some 'active' things for him to do without being on his feet.  Bean bag toss, ball throwing, make a drum for him, clapping games - follow the leader style (works on counting and coordination and concentration), ice cube hockey on the kitchen floor - he could lay on his tummy.  ????????????????

Anyway - hang in there.  Hope you all get through this with your sanity!

Feef Aug. 7, 2007 at 9:51 AM

I hope he feels better!

ANNEMARIE Aug. 8, 2007 at 5:38 AM

Hi all, I know it sounds so awful for him to be tied down, but I got to tell you, this guy after 24 hours has figured out how to get a round like a champ.  I watched him for my sister, and he is scooting around like this is what he has been doing since the day he was born.  Although you can tell he is discouraged by the fact that he has to do so.  But I do have to say children bounce back, it will be more trying for the mom than for the kid, I saw that yesterday! Good luck Shirl! And remember I am here if you need me again.

NormaMurray Aug. 8, 2007 at 12:00 PM

When my daughter is cranky and doesn't want to go to sleep I put her on her tummy for as long as she can until she gets tired and falls asleep right away, or one of those vibrating little chairs for kids - I put her in, set it on vibrate, stick a binky in her mouth and few minutes later she's out like a light!

Maybe those will work on your son too. Considering that he shouldn't be on his feet.

 

K.D.4 Aug. 9, 2007 at 12:39 PM

So how is he doing now?  Does he still have the cast on?  And still have to stay off his feet?  Or is he able to be more mobile now?  {{{{}}}}  That had to have been hard.  I well remember how active 2.5 year olds are.  LOL

bvh789 Sep. 6, 2007 at 11:59 PM