So we went to the eye doctor today to get both the boys' eyes examined.
Sam has worn glasses since he was two and, in fact, has to wear bifocals. Last time Jeff was examined he had a borderline prescription and we bought glasses only to either lose or break them shortly thereafter. The eye doc said it was marginal whether or not he needed them so we went without.
The good news is that Sam's eyes have gotten better and Jeff's really haven't deteriorated in any way. In fact, they were still marginal and therefore we elected not to get him prescription glasses. Instead, we got him reading glasses. Due to his voracious appetite for reading the Dr. said it couldn't hurt and might relieve some of the stress on his eyes. Jeff said it would "enhance his image as a geek (or maybe it was nerd)". We went to Target after the appointment and bought three pairs for twelve bucks.
Now, if we could get the hearing checked. A classic took place today at the eye doc. Sam was first to have his eyes tested on the three machines - pictures, measurements, and glaucoma - I hate this one where they "poof" the air into your eye. Well, Sam didn't like it that much either. He didn't know the first shot was coming and after that wasn't too willing to accept the second. He finally did and it was time for Jeff. I "suggested" to Sam that it would be polite to not mention the air "poofs" to Jeffrey as it would be better for him not to know so he wouldn't tense up. Just trying to think ahead.
Well, Sam didn't hear me so I mentioned it again a little louder. At the same time the door was being opened and - you guessed it - Jeff was right there wondering what I was saying about him. He could hear me through the door yet Sam was right in front of me and didn't hear a thing. Suffice to say my good intentions were all I had.
Jeff got through the tests just fine but it never ceases to amaze me how when you want your kids to hear you they don't and when you don't want them to hear you they do. I "might" be to blame here as I've been guilty of looking like I don't listen when my wife is talking to me only to repeat everything she said to me when asked. It really ticks her off!
Any suggestions on how you get your kids to listen at the right time would be appreciated.
No comments:
Post a Comment