Testing times...

We're currently in the process of calling Olivia's bluff. She's been complaining that she can't hear properly for ages so we made an appointment the other week for a hearing test. It was all quite interesting, mostly to observe just how awkward she can be.

The test involved her wearing headphones and saying 'yes' when she could hear various noises played through them. On a number of occasions I could clearly hear the noises and she just sat there pretending she couldn't.

The woman who preformed the test was clearly used to the random whims of five-year-olds, declared the test inconclusive and referred us.

While we're at it, we thought, we'll make an appointment at the opticians. Lots of fun was had trying on glasses, but the fun soon evaporated when Olivia was confronted by the most straight-talking adult she's ever met. And he was having none of her nonsense.

Contrary were his words, come back in six months and let's see if she's any more co-operative. It was quite a shock for her. Next time we might see a different result.

Still, got a good picture of them both in daft glasses.