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AFO adjustments
I went with Jessica and Namine this afternoon to the orthopedic clinic. Namine had an appointment to have her right brace adjusted.
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At the state fair
Jessica and Namine went with my mom and sister to the state fair yesterday. My dad and I joined them after work.
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Unintentional injury
There are few things as disheartening as accidentally injuring your child.
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Bowling birthday party
We had offered Namine her choice of venue for where to have her birthday party. She chose to have it at the bowling alley.
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Stronger than ever
Namine had an orthopedic appointment today. She was nervous, as she is wont to be when it comes to doctors, but afterward she said it was silly to be so.
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Water and sun
When I got home from work, the first thing out of Namine’s mouth was “Daddy! Let’s go play in the water outside!”
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Stronger every day
Namine got her new braces — AFOs (ankle-foot orthotics), to be exact, although “brace” is just easier to say — last week. Her old braces were too small for her ever-growing feet, and she needed more support than her shoes could give.
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A day of baking
Did you know they have french toast-flavored bagels? I do not recommend actually making french toast with bagels. Just saying.
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The company you keep
While my parents are on vacation, it is left to those left behind to care for their cats. Namine accompanied me on one trip to their house.
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Explaining herself
Yesterday evening, Jessica and I were talking — about what, I don’t recall. Namine quietly and politely said, “Excuse me, Daddy.”
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Assumptions
This evening Namine and I went for a short walk to the park. She got mad because I didn’t help her get into her wheelchair.
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Biscuit books
Instead of having me read to her at night, lately Namine has been reading to me.