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Alice has had a temperature since yesterday afternoon :(  This morning I popped over to the flat to see how she was and she really wasn't well. We phoned the on call Doctor and were asked to take her up to the local hospital to be checked over.  It seems that it's a viral bug and her throat is inflamed but not infected. Claire was advised to keep giving her paracetemol and if she gets any worse we've to call the Doctor again.

It's horrible seeing her like this because it's the first time that she's felt this bad - she's had colds before and the rash recently but this is the first time she's had a temperature and really not been well. She doesn't know what's wrong and gets upset so easily and we feel quite helpless.

Claire had been up a few times last night with Alice and I was glad to bring them both home after we'd seen the Dr because Craig was working today (and Claire couldn't find her house keys!).  After Claire had had some lunch and Alice had had a little bit of yoghurt they lay down on the couch together and managed to get some sleep.  I couldn't resist getting a photo.

As Alice just wants her Mummy at the moment, Claire phoned in to work to explain what was going on and has got the day off tomorrow so that she can look after her. I'm so proud of Claire and the wonderful mother she is to Alice.

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The lengths my daughter will go to to stop me taking her photo ;o)

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 Alice had the choice of two new drinking cups today, one which has a top like a straw (but it's not a straw) and this one which is more like drinking from a glass.  This is the one she tended to go to more though she did drink from both.

And, after reading a few blogs tonight where people are taking part in Shimelle's Ten on the Tenth I though if I just added another nine of the photos I took today I could also join in. So here are the next nine ...

 Love the little tongue sticking out as she concentrates :o)

 With her two new cups

 Love this little one so much!

 Telling me that the cat (in her hands) says Miaow!

 Playing with toys

 Might be time for a trim soon

 She loves putting things in this bag Norma gave me and carrying it around.

 Talking to the horse :o)

Such a very happy, precious little girl :o) and I'm so very grateful that I get to spend so much time with her.  I love you gorgeous girl xxx

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Before doing my Photo of the Day for today I want to say Happy Birthday to Norma.  I miss the fact that we can't be with her on her birthday but I know she knows we're thinking of her and wishing her a wonderful day.  Happy Birthday, Norma xxx

New walking shoes were the order of the day today.  I wish I could say it was because I do so much walking but, in fact, it's because these are about the only shoes that keep my feet warm in winter.  I get terrible chilblains when it's cold so if I'm going out I need to know that my feet are warm.  My last pair had finally given up the ghost and when I saw these on sale it seemed the right time to buy a new pair. 

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