Have you seen the Pottersaurus?

'It was in the corner of my bedroom.'
Hmm,  imaginary friend?
.....'Mummy today with my childminder I saw a snake, and a dinosaur!' The reptile man had visited a local kids attraction. 'There was also a Pottersaurus'.
Hmm so maybe not so imaginary after all?
'What does it look like?'
'It has small ears on its head, and a tail, and is pink!'
Imaginary then!

Eye appointment
Yesterday we attended our regular 3 monthly appointment at the local opthalmology department. G's severe aversion to white coats has resulted in regular visits in an attempt to familiarise her with the surroundings.  to become familiar and happy enough to then allow them to put drops in and give her eyes a thorough close-up examination. Who are they kidding?!
Prior to the visit, we'd noticed that the white of G's eyes are not actually white. Tim Googled this.  He swiftly told me NOT to Google it. Instead we decided that it was more sensible to share this information with the actual Dr, as opposed to Dr Google.
So this, combined with the fact that the consultant has finally performed all intial eye checks to a satisfactory level (this outcome is usually achieved after 1 appointment, not 4!), has resulted in a follow up appointment in 6-8 weeks. They'll endeavour to perform this 'thorough' examination and check her eye health, with a specific focus on the sclera. Oh the anticipation of yet another delightful experience!

Gymnastics achievements
With the help from some good friends, persistant instructors, and of course Mummy & Daddy, G managed to achieve yet another badge at gymnastics. She wouldn't mind me saying that her forward roll was performed in a bit of a haphazard fashion,  but nonetheless it was a forward roll!
A professional photographer also attended the session. So despite my protest at prices, I will of course be purchasing some photographs that captured the moment beautifully. 

Local Turner Syndrome meet-up
We had a fantastic time at the Imperial War museum recently. It's one of the best lifelines having local TS families to share our experiences with. G had a fantastic day and is now obsessed with planes (except the noise of course). She's also obsessed with her 2 new besties, despite the large age gap! We can't wait to see everyone for the new year celebration.

Crazy hair
Recently I've been thinking that we need to get a hairdresser to tame G's mop, erm sorry I mean gorgeous curls. This thought was instantaneously overtaken by thoughts of G wailing at the top of her voice. Silly mummy. As if she'll even let a hairdresser through the front door!

As the shops start to pile their shelves high with Christmas goodies, and our calendar is brimming with festive gatherings, we've been been getting rather excited in our household. Apparently Santa wants water when he visits, Rudolph wants crisps and mushrooms and G wants everything. Now. Is it Christmas yet mummy?

Tea time chit chat

Over the past few weeks many people have passed comment on how busy Grace is, how she's permanently buzzing, like a duracell bunny. 
Tonight's dinner conversation gives us a little insight into her world, and how her mind is  permanently darting from one thing to another....

Why has daddy gone to a show in Birmingham today? Can we have a baby please,  two girls, actually ten babies? Why do boys have willies? I'm sorry I used so many wipes earlygo  (fav mix of earlier and a while ago!) but baby's bum was foul. It's a bit nippy out today. Why does it get dark at dinner time now?

I can't keep up with her. No one can! The 'why' phase has also well and truly hit our household. I'm embracing it though and answering as many questions as possible, and remembering my answers for when she asks again ten minutes later! 

HALF TERM HAPPINESS 

We had a superb half term together,  and spent much of it foraging for autumn goodies and then creating spectacular masterpieces. We become pros at making leaf hedgehogs. So much so that many friends and family members are displaying them on their refigerators. Thanks for indulging us :)

APPOINTMENT TIME AGAIN!

The dreaded appointment frenzy during the holiday was not quite as horrendous as I'd expected either.
Monday's community paediatric appointment was at a different hospital which meant that Grace didn't recognise our journey there and thus was not in a state upon arrival. In fact once she realised that she wasn't going to be poked or prodded, she merrily played with a dolls house whilst mummy had a nice chat. Sleep was a topical subject but we are no further as we still need to wait for the sleep clinic referral. I also discussed my concern of Grace's issue with noise. Classic lorries, motorbikes, and hand driers, but also supermarket freezers humming, helicopters in the FAR distance and other less intrusive noises. These sounds tend to cause Grace to scream, fold her ears over, try and run away, or all of the above. I was reassured (or perhaps not) that this is normal and they'd reasess next year just incase it was behavioural.

Tuesday's gastro appointment went pretty smoothly too, thanks to the installation of a wooden kitchen in the waiting room. Tears were had in the consultation room but all in all a good trip with no major concerns. We do have to start a milk trial again though. EEEEK. Baking with butter and giving Grace a crumb a day, yes you heard right - a CRUMB, will be scheduled in in the coming weeks. Such fun.
Also a regular nurses check reassured me (or perhaps not...you see a theme?) that Grace doesn't currently have an ear infection.

IN OTHER NEWS

Grace has been having lots of fun playing with friends, achieving another gymnastics badge, sending Auntie Sophie's puppy crazy, visiting mummy's new school, practising her mark making skills, celebrating uncle Bob's birthday and being crafty-in both senses of the word. Busy busy!!

Right,  back to bedtime duties. Oh and to fending off the requests for baby Annabelle and every essential accessory we see during the ad breaks of our evening installments of Fireman Sam!