One Very Good Thing

We went to the neurologist yesterday and it was very good news. He thinks Ruby's troubles with walking were due to an inner ear infection. My mind (and my mum's) had of course gone straight to tumour on the spine so yes, yes, yes, what great news.

Also, 'usually' if a tumour was going to affect her vision it would already be visible.

She was measured (twice). Both measurements were well below the bottom line of average growth but the doctor agreed the best thing to do would be to wait until she is old enough to stand still so we can measure her accurately. At the moment she perceives this as a dreaded medical procedure and fights. Also, he projected her adult height, if she keeps going at this rate as 148cm which is certainly fine for an adult. Maybe a bit problematic in a boy, but fine for a girl. So, good news all round.

3 Things

1, The US election went so very well. Not only were the Democrats returned, but look at all the wins. Same sex marriage legalised in some states. Prison reform nearly got through as well. The first openly gay senator, the first senator in a wheelchair, the first Asian-American woman. Splendid wins all round for representing the diverstiy of America.

2, Some tiny steps forward in projects at work, including getting through the third level of approvals for my road works at the Aboriginal community. (Now entering level four, getting permission to move the power pole).

3, The kids were particularly charming all week, and charmingly fell asleep last Friday when Red_Braids visited.