Yikes! Tony & I had eye appointments last Saturday and we both need glasses!!! He is near-sighted and I am far-sighted, but neither of us have to wear them full-time; just as needed.
The fun part was picking out frames. Tony actually looks good in glasses, but they make him look even older. Oy!! Like he needs that. The funny thing was that when the Dr. walked in I thought the doc looked 12 years old. He freaked on Tony and actually said, "No way you are 14! You look older than me!" I thought the same but wasn't going to say it. ;)
So, our glasses should be ready in two weeks. Pictures to follow. The nurse talked me into some pretty thick, two tone frames. Told me that was what is hot now. *sigh* I fell for it. We shall see. Mine are basically magnified lenses. Tony picked some rectangle-shaped, thin, black wire framed glasses. They looked good, but I thought the ones he chose were a bit wide for his face. I think MY frames actually looked better on him--very European. I may get a picture of that as well.
After our appointment, we went to eat, just the two of us. Then we did one of Tony's favorite things to do--we went to a little mom and pop fun center to ride go carts. This place we go to never has anyone on the track. We can usually walk up, get tickets, and go race for five minutes, then go home. That is all we need--just a little pick-me-up race.
As usual, we walked up, and then were the only ones on the track--racing each other aggressively--cracking up. I noticed three people waiting to race, then realized it was my brother and two of his kids!!! I LOVE that we moved back to Texas! Our towns are not that small and for us all to end up at the same place at the same time is just wonderful! The kid running the track let them join us and we went round and round forever. My little niece is only 7 years old, but very tall. It was her first time to drive by herself, so she added a nice "obstacle" to the track--making the race more challenging. She crashed a couple of times but took it like a trooper and just kept on racing. It was such a wonderful surprise to coincidentally run into them and share a few moments of fun. After we rehashed the race, talking about who did what when, we went our separate ways. Just a nice, brief interlude with family.
That evening we went to Central Market to eat and see what band was playing. It was a funky India/Gypsy blend--but very entertaining. On the way home, Gio & I stopped at a friend's birthday party to wish him well and drop off a bottle of wine, while the kids waited in the car. Then we headed home.
It was a good day. A very good day.
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What fun!! You'll have to email me & tell me where that bumper car track is. I love bumper cars. Would make a fun outing for Ellen before she learns to *really* drive. Ha!
As for this: "So, our glasses should be ready in two weeks. Pictures to follow." You'd better post photos, sister! I can't wait to see you in glasses! I bet they look awesome!
It does sound like a good day. We miss you here in Washington, but it must be nice to be close to all your family.
Egads! Tony looks about 26. You must have to beat the girls off with a stick...
It sounds like you had a great day. I know that means a lot when the rest of the time you have to deal with issues.
You need t post again. I want more pitchers....
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