Turnips and downs.

The mail this week held a few things from our genetics specialist that I wasn't really expecting to see. I forgot (or maybe I just didn't pay attention to this) that they mailed out a recap of what happened/found at the consult. Let me tell you, I'm glad they did! Most of that visit now feels like years ago so the papers were nice to see. Even if they sucked just a little bit.

Regardless of what those papers say, I can tell you that they can just kiss my tushie. Dinky has been a lot more active as of late. It's funny watching him start to figure things out. He's lifting his arms up now and has discovered that he indeed DOES have a left hand! So he's slowly learning to bring it up and chew on it like he does his left.

Currently as I'm writing this out he's in the pack&play trying to kick at a toy I hung up for him to play with. And while doing that he's pulling on his dragon quietly chattering to...whatever. It's just nice to see all these small developments happening. And the best thing, he hardly makes his derp face. Where he sticks his tongue out and crosses either one or both eyes. It makes me laugh and then I just close his eyes for him and call out for an "Eye reset!!" It generally helps.

It's the third week of November. The second to last week of the month and it's done nothing but rain and then freeze. Rain. Freeze. Makes me wonder what the heck is in the making for us later on. Is Old Man Winter taking a vacation this year?

On the low front of the spectrum, we need to do blood work for Dinky every week for a few weeks out of town where they have better ... whatevers. I know that some of them are time sensitive and so we have to do them before noon. First round happens on Monday. My poor Dinky-Do.

Another down... I still haven't found that missing fish. I've written it off. Pretty sure particles of it are floating around in the tank. Oh well. RIP little pleco.

High front, I've got a few ideas lined up for some DIYs. I've been very... in need of a hobby. So I think this is something I will be able to do and enjoy!

ALSO!

Tink has almost cut the rest of her missing teeth (save the two-year molars).

Husby and I have finally decided on the remaining gifts for the kids.

AND!!

R2D2 has his Star of the Week in school this coming week. He's very excited! He's also highly enjoying his new piano.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONE more!!

Dinky has been trying to roll over. Well at least today. He got up onto his side and flopped back over onto his back. Tried it a few times. And he can almost lift his head 100% during tummy time (not 100% on full recline, but we're working on it! )

And riddle me this. Why do I like peeling turnips but not potatoes? I hate peeling potatoes. I leave that up to husby 99% of the time. Poor guy. Welcome home honey, peel potatoes if you want to eat.  I'm surprised he doesn't just turn around and leave again.