it's so busy

Maisie has been very busy lately which means so has Daddy and because he delays writing Maisie's blog more and more needs to be written which leads to Daddy needing more time to write the blog, time which he doesn't have. It then becomes a rather long story instead of a quick blog!

Blogs are meant to be written regularly so Daddy will need to change his routine  - little and often.

Maisie is developing quickly at the moment and takes up more and more of everybodies time.

On Wednesday 24th August Maisie had a routine visit to the consultant who was once again very happy with Maisie. The consultant didn't really say very much at all just sat and watched Maisie as she showed him all the things that she's been learning to do.

Maisie got a lovely surprise while at the hospital; the wee girl who had roomed with Maisie on the SCBU ward for quite a long time also had an appointment;

Maisie's roomy and sisters reunited

While at the hospital Maisie met with the dietitian. Daddy and Mummy had nothing to worry about as the dietitian was very pleased with Maisie's weight and height. Maisie now weighs in at 7.44 kg 16lbs 6oz and is 2ft 3inches or 69.5cms.

Maisie's unvaried diet was discussed and the dietitian suggested cutting back on Maisie's milk, feeding her less often to encourage her to try different foods. We are not to worry if Maisie loses a little weight while we try this as according to the dietitian Maisie has "plenty in reserve".

Maisie is to have 3 meals a day just like anyone else with a couple of snacks inbetween. Not the 6 feeds a day she was getting.

Thursday it was back to the hospital for a visit to the eye doctor, all was good and Maisie wasn't quite so upset to see him as last time.

Then off to collect Mummy and Meghan.

It was an extra busy week for Daddy as Mummy and Meghan were down in London living the high life with Aunty Rhona. They dined out, watched the show Aunty Rhona is staring in; One Man Two Guvnors  http://www.onemantwoguvnors.com/ watched another show, were at The Ivy in the private room, out shopping.
They had a very busy schedule and were exhausted when they eventually touched down at Edinburgh Airport and extremely pleased to see Maisie;

Happy to be back together

It does need to be noted that Mummy and Meghan remembered that Daddy was there about ten minutes later once he'd been and got them a coffee and only then did he get a hug - poor Daddy!


Friday was the start to a very busy weekend. It began with Maisie receiving a postcard from Alfie, Olivia and Harry who had been holidaying in Portugal;

Maisie did read her postcard before screwing it up
and chewing on it

Then Maisie took the dietitians advise and had a snack;

"just crisps and water?"

Followed very quickly by another snack;

Maisie is getting better at using her spoon. 

Then Joshua came around to play;

where's Maisie? 

and another snack..............

"mmm.... dunkers"

We'll need to keep on eye on how much Maisie is eating.

Then Aunty Cat and Uncle Alex arrived. They came with Maisie's cousins Ella and Ava who were visiting Scotland for the very first time. The plan was to go to the St. Andrews Highland Games on Sunday.

This was bound to be a weekend of lots of fun and lots of cuddles for Maisie.

Uncle Alex and Ava start off the cuddleathon

When there's a house full Daddy keeps everyone fed and watered and of course Maisie didn't want to miss out on the chance to try more food;

"you'd better leave me some pasta Uncle Alex or there'll be trouble"

After a lot of food it was decided to take an evening stroll along the coast where Ella and Eva had a fantastic treat - dolphins playing in the sea. It was an amazing sight watching them jump out of the water just down by the church. It's a shame that Daddy's photograph skills aren't a little better;

just after the dolphins had been jumping around 

There were even more people to feed on Saturday because in honour of her cousins visiting Maisie had invited friends and family to a BBQ;

The garden starting to look like a pub garden

It was great to see so many people and Maisie was pleased to meet more of the family. The MacMurchie's from the Isle of Man came to visit with the rest of the Clan;

A happy bunch

They weren't just there for Maisie though - it also happened to be Grand Uncle Bills 70th Birthday;

Seven candles were enough

A while ago Daddy made a lovely wee bit at the end of the garden with table and chairs made out of logs for the children to use;

the "big" children seemed to enjoy the childrens area

Maisie really enjoyed her day and was especially taken by one of her visitors;  Ruairidh is Maisie's first crush and she did almost crush him a couple of time - not sure if Maisie was giving Ru hugs of whether she was practicing her rugby tackling. 

Maisie, once again about to launch at Ruairidh

Mummy needs to have a word with Maisie about throwing herself at boys.

Unfortunately as usual Daddy was very busy and in between flipping burgers and sipping beer only managed to take a few photos so if anyone has any good ones please send them his way.

It was a really amazing day - Thank you to everyone who came.