I See You (Now)


Lu and her new specks.

About a year ago Lu got her first pair of glasses ... and she didn't like them at all. Or I should say, she didn't like wearing them at all.

But that all changed about a week ago when we were driving and had this conversation:

Lu: "Do you think I'm getting headaches because I don't wear my glasses and everything is blurry."

 Me: [Slam on brakes.] "BLEEPITY BLEEP. What in the honk? What do you 'mean everything is blurry?' Honk yes, I think there's a REALLY good chance your headaches have something to do with not wearing your glasses and straining your eyes to see. Eeek!"

So thankfully after a few eye exams, some fun eye dilation, and a few trips to Costco with her dad, Lu got her new and improved glasses yesterday.

And now she can SEE!

And the best part: she actually likes her glasses this time. 

Why?

Because they aren't from the kid's section. Yup, Lu is old enough to wear grown-up glasses--and that makes her super happy. Because for some reason she wasn't feeling excited about the wire-framed Dora-the-Explorer glasses she used to wear.

 Imagine that.

 So, with all that background, here's wishing you a Happy Hannukah and Thanksgiving.

 I know one thing we're extra thankful for this year is SIGHT. There's just nothing like seeing things CLEARLY. (Literally and metaphorically.)

 *PS: I don't have any ties to Costco--aside from the fact that I love their Coconut Curry. (Fridge section.)





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