Aligning Alex's Ankle

Have you ever looked at the heel wear on your shoes to see if you

have any problems with your feet or ankles?

Years ago we noticed that Spencer had flat feet and one

ankle that leaned in.  Our doctor told us that high top

sneakers and an arch support are just as effective

as expensive orthotics, so that's what we do for him.

Over Christmas break I noticed Alex's shoes and how

the right shoe was terribly worn on the inside!

I guess I'd never noticed before because he usually gets new

shoes more often and this year he kept wearing his same 

old favorite Reboks.  Well, it was obvious we needed to

provide some support for his ankle!

So, he got some snazzy skateboarding hi tops

and some arch support inserts.

Not only will they help his ankle feel better,

but the yellow stripes are reflective so I can find

him in the dark, if necessary! lol...

Another interesting fact, well it's interesting to me anyway,

is that Spencer and Alex are twins. 

 (Harry was a singleton, in his own sack, and the other

 two shared a sack separate from him.)

We were told that they were

identical when they were born, but they seem to be mirror

images of each other.  Spencer's left ankle turns in and Alex's

right one turns in.  They have the same birth mark on their cheek.

Spencer's is on the right, Alex's is on the left! :)

We they were born, we kept their identification bracelets on

for over a week until we could find a difference in their looks

to be able to tell them apart.  Alex's right ear is a little square

shaped on the top curve and Spencer's is not.  That was the

only thing we could find!  :)  No birthmarks were showing yet!

So, check your shoes...or your kids' shoes!

They can tell you a lot about your feet!

Of course, it helps if your kids can talk..then they can

tell you if something feels weird or hurts or gets tired

when they walk a lot.  Sigh.  :)

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