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Please help me find the invisible duck before I go mad...

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ICBINEG · 21/01/2013 19:30

Every night for the last two weeks my DD (19mo) has been raging because I can't see an apparently invisible duck.

She stands next to the head board of the bed (shown here ) and makes all manner of quacking noises and signs duck. I should explain that she doesn't do much talking, only animal noises and signing so far Hmm.

If I say "is there a duck?"

She points to the main cross over point in the centre.

If I say "where is the duck?"

She covers her eyes - which usually means hiding, or peekaboo, or the object I am talking about is partially obscured.

If I say "is the duck hiding?" She signs hiding again and looks all expectant.

I have not yet found anything to say after this point that does not result in a screaming fit of rage. Including silence.

If I deviate from the above script in any way she has a screaming fit of rage.

I am starting to feel like I am trapped in a 80's text adventure, the only outcome of which is a screaming toddler...

Please help me find the duck!

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AudrinaAdare · 22/01/2013 21:14

This is the best thread I have read in ages. Duck-round up is awesome yes I have bookmarked it and I especially like the little feet on one of the pictures Grin

cakesonatrain · 22/01/2013 21:12

Ah, brilliant [hiding ducky emoticon]

Tee2072 · 22/01/2013 21:11

Duck led weaning Grin.

I think this needs to go into Classics!

GrimmaTheNome · 22/01/2013 21:01

Ducks are a dabbling - up tails all! Has she heard that poem?

RubyGates · 22/01/2013 21:01
Grin
ICBINEG · 22/01/2013 20:45

Okay guys...big news here! The mystery is solved!

The duck is not hiding.....

the duck is....

upside down!

Okay so hiding was also true but I think it is the upside down thing that DD has been attempting to communicate for two weeks.

My suspicions were aroused when she signed 'hiding' for an upside down bath duck in the water....and were confirmed when in response to her signing that the duck was 'hiding' tonight I said "is the duck upside down?" and got a huge beaming grin and nod.

So In the end I don't think anyone quite found the same duck as DD. I think the main cross over is the tip of the ducks tail. The visible region of the oval shape is the ducks tail and back (the bit I thought looked like a fish body) an of course the rest (obscured by pillow/mattress) is under water....

It certainly explained why the duck was definitely hungry (coz going upside down is how ducks eat ya know) and why we couldn't fed it (we have a strict duck led weaning policy apparently).

I wish I had posted sooner! A resolution within 24 hours! Not bad MN....not bad at all.

On the down side, after brushing her teeth she pointed at the curtains and signed 'hiding'....so far there has been nothing more...no animal associated with this and no screaming with rage either....but I do fear what the future will bring.

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FanFuckingTastic · 22/01/2013 19:03

Perhaps she's getting annoyed because she's meaning it's not a real duck, why on earth would you feed it. It's just a pretend duck mummy!

RubyGates · 22/01/2013 18:22

I NEEEEEED TO KNOW!
Sorry Blush but I just need to know where the duck is Grin

ElephantsAndMiasmas · 22/01/2013 18:17

That round up is probably the best thing I have ever seen. Well done MrsReiver

NorksAreMessy · 22/01/2013 18:00

is it nearly duck bed time?

Tee2072 · 22/01/2013 17:34

What time do I need to be here for tonight's attempt?!?!

Grin
TomDudgeon · 22/01/2013 17:17

And people do signing because it helps with the frustrations of communicating Grin

ICBINEG · 22/01/2013 16:04

possibly but probably not - sleeping is a different sign and sound effect combination....

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CheeseStrawWars · 22/01/2013 15:55

Does she mean sleeping? Eyes shut = hiding? Cos the duck doesn't have eyes, it's just the shape of the head? And you don't eat when you're sleeping.

QueenStromba · 22/01/2013 15:34

This is the duck I can see.

Floweryhat · 22/01/2013 14:59

Buy a duck soft toy and hide it in the bed? That'll freak her out!

MikeOxardInTheSnow · 22/01/2013 14:48

Love this thread!

BerthaTheBogCleaner · 22/01/2013 14:47

I reckon its the duck with the head down, either the one facing forward with the wings out, or away with its bum in the air. Can't feed it cos its hiding its head. The way children hide, and don't hide their whole body (peekaboo style).

ICBINEG · 22/01/2013 14:41

oohh trapped! That's possible! A trapped duck wouldn't be able to eat!

I am actually kinda excited to face tonight's invisible duck run in!

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Psammead · 22/01/2013 13:49

Splendid thread. Simply splendid.

Dumdeedumdeedum · 22/01/2013 13:33

maybe hiding = stuck or trapped?

LoopsInHoops · 22/01/2013 12:29

Brilliant thread. I showed DH and he has seen another "obvious" duck, but my mac hasn't got paint or anything so I can't draw it. If you look at the one with the two red lines, and have the beak pointing away from, not towards the bed. Is anyone able to draw that one for me please?

MaggieMaggieMaggieMcGill · 22/01/2013 11:30

Perhaps she is trying to ask if the duck can see? Or see you and her?

TomDudgeon · 22/01/2013 10:51

How about where's the duck hiding?
Can you see his feet? Can you see his bottom? Can you see his beak?

Maybe get her to hide under the covers in between each time so its?

Where's xxxx hiding? Can I see her feet? There they are
Where's duck hiding? Can you see his feet? ....

Etc

TomDudgeon · 22/01/2013 10:49

So she's on the bed when she's sees it so she won't see the whole foot?