We made a last minute stop at the eye doctor’s to pick up Eve’s glasses yesterday. She was excited and happy and bouncy at the doctor’s office. They adjusted the glasses and Eve said they were great. Puppy got to come too.
That lasted all of about 15 minutes. Then she said they hurt and took them off. For the rest of the day, and today, I’ve been reminding her every half hour or so to put them back on. She’ll wear them for a few minutes then take them off. I don’t think they make enough of a difference to really motivate her to wear them. It’s definitely a learning experience. :) She gets smiles from everyone we pass though. I mean she normally does, but now with the glasses she gets even more looks. Some old lady yesterday commented to her old lady friend that Eve’s curly hair and blue glasses were so wonderful and adorable. She didn’t say it directly to us, but she wasn’t exactly quiet either :) I, of course, agree!
I hope getting her to keep them on gets easier! When Lucy got hers they told us to take a week to work up to wearing them all the time. Maybe getting use the prescription is making her eyes tired? All the comments about how cute she looks are bound to inspire her. ;) They look great, I think I will try to talk Lucy into a no-nose piece pair next time.
Gosh, she sure is a cutie!
New glasses are an adjustment – their eyes do get tired and I wonder if Eve just does not have the language to express what it feels like? I know that in the classroom when students first get glasses I work with parents to decide what times of the day (reading? distance?) are most important at first until their bodies adjust.
She looks great!
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