That sounds reasonable - afterall, it's a process! You can alway ask for another skip in Dec 2011 if you underguessed.

Best Wishes,
And don't worry about the shoes too much. I was very concerned when DS's foot grew out of the sizes that came with velco closures. Not to worry. DS just used his sneakers like loafers and left them tied all the time. Yeah, I'm still not sure how he did that!

Smiles,
Grinity

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