Lasik Weekend!

I finally had Lasik done this weekend. After almost a year of chronic contact lens issues, I decided I'd had enough and went for a couple of consultations in June. I chose an August date to get a summertime discount - there's a ban on swimming for 30 days afterwards, so business is slower.

I figured the procedure itself would be quick and painless, and it was. I figured I'd have clear vision pretty much right away, and I do. What I didn't plan on was how rested and bright my eyes look without the persistent irritation of contacts. I wasn't too excited about the "no eye makeup for 2 weeks" rule, but I hardly miss it. The doctor said he hears this from patients often.

Shameless selfie two days later - in the car, no eye makeup. (Not even concealer.)

Afterwards, we headed to my parents' house so I could lay back with my eyes closed while the gritty/stingy feeling subsided. Felix had a great time running around all night, and it was so nice to have the help. I felt bad for the woman who went before me - she had to call a cab for her ride home.

Saturday morning I went in for a follow-up and was cleared to drive, then I made french toast for everyone before heading to Felix's first soccer class. We'd had a rough night of sleep so he alternated between participating and melting down. But when we got home, he zipped around the house mimicking the moves they had learned.

Having fun with grandpa and french toast.

After soccer, we ran ourselves ragged shopping and eating all day and late into the night. Today we had a fun and chaotic family BBQ...I wouldn't even know where to start describing it! Constant playing, noise and laughter and lots of tears when it was time to go. If only Felix knew how lucky he is to live 10 minutes away from everyone he loves so much...

Post-lunch shopping for me, nap for him.