Glasses!!

We recently attended the eye clinic again where Jamie had another series of tests - including the eye drops which I had been told he would not have again.  At least he didn't scream as much as last time!

Anyway, it turns out that his eyesight is very good.  Its just his squint is causing him problems with his vision.  He does often say that he can see two TVs or two people, so the glasses he has been given will hopefully rectify this and help him to see more clearly.

We took the prescription to our local optician (where I got my glasses from) and I was very impressed with the frames that we could get on the NHS.  There were Avengers ones, but Jamie chose a black pair with a red flash - very cool!

At least he is not the only child in his class to wear glasses and one of his best buddies (Joseph) also wears glasses, so Jamie was comparing his with both Joseph and Cameron this morning and he didn't seem at all bothered about having to wear them.

I don't know if it is related to the glasses, but Jamie came in from school today and just got into bed and fell asleep!  I have left him there while I get on with catching up on a few jobs (applying for as well as doing!)

School Health Nurse - Hearing Test

Got a letter in Jamie's bag yesterday to say that Jamie had had a screening hearing test that showed his hearing may not be satisfactory for listening in the school classroom.

The letter goes onto say; This is not uncommon for children of this age.

We will screen his hearing again after a period of time (probably around 4-6weeks).

Daddy did a number of tests - shouting or saying Jamie's name from a distance.  We didn't see any problems.   I suspect with Jamie it may be problems with the test as opposed to problems with his hearing!!

HAPPY EASTER

May you find what you are looking for.....

 



Easter Hols Trip to Rand Farm

Had a rather windswept trip to Rand Farm www.randfarmpark.com/ this week.  Went along with Kerry, Emily, Ella and Elliot as well as Becci, Lauren and Joe.  Jamie had a brilliant time.  I think his favourite bit was the indoor play area - especially as it was wet and windy outside.  But actually Jamie didn't seem to feel the heat - not like mummy!

All in all I think Jamie has had a brilliant Easter hols - and as mummy hasn't been at work it has been even better!!   As well as Rand,  Jamie had Indie's birthday party, Joseph's birthday party, Uncle Paul coming to play, going to the park with Joseph, an afternoon at Will's, a day at Noah's, a visit from the RSPCA to check on Nev, Auntie Lynne popping in with a present, visits to the girls across the road, seeing cousin Alannah, and a morning at Nana's. 

Not to mention picking up his new glasses and lots of painting, drawing, and playing with mummy and daddy.  And don't forget all that wonderful chocolate!!

Jamie's 5th Birthday Party Debrief.....

You would have thought that once I got to Jamie's 5th birthday, organising a party would be a doddle!  Unfortunately, this was not the case.  I followed the notes I have made regarding Jamie's previous parties (see: http://grumpymumtobe.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/superheroes-party_10.html and http://grumpymumtobe.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/pirate-party.html )  but still felt exhausted.  I missed the help of Auntie Chrissie......

Mind you, Jamie and his friends had a fantastic time - and that is all that really matters!

 

(Brilliant Pirates of the Caribbean Castle from: www.bendysbouncers.com/ ) 

 

I think what made it so different and slightly more stressful this year was the fact that we invited children (and parents) that we didn't really know.   This year I invited 15 from Jamie's class.  In total we had 31 children and 31 adults in attendance!

 

And what I wasn't prepared for was a couple of the parents leaving their children at the party and then disappearing.  Who is responsible for them?  And while I was running around trying to sort out a million other questions; "Can I have some juice?",  "Where are the toilets?",  "Shall I start the hot dogs?" (thanks mum) there was suddenly a need to contact one of the boys dads as he was getting very upset!  So it seemed to fall to ME to be responsible! 

 

The cost of this years party was just under £300.  This figure includes hall hire, bouncy castle, food and drink, decorations, loot bags and goodies, cake etc. 

 

Will we hire the hall again next year?  Watch this space...... 

 

 

Happy 5th Birthday Jamie Xx

Easter Bonnet