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Busy Thursday
I took Thursday off, because we had a LOT of things scheduled.
Hasbro FunLab
First, we took Sebastian to the Hasbro FunLab to playtest some toys. He spent 90 minutes there, and had a lot of fun; Teri and I stayed in a waiting room with the mothers of the other children there. I was able to walk into the observation room and spy on the kids for a while, which was fun. And afterwards they gave each kid a large shopping bag with lots of toys. Sebastian got a G.I. Joe (which I found slightly troubling, but tolerable), a red Power Ranger, a Play-Doh kit with a Mister Potato Head, a Junior Scrabble game, and a FunLab t-shirt. They also told us all that the group had been simply great - no squabbling or fuss of any kind - and that they wanted us all to come back in January, if we were willing. Which of course we are.
Dentist
After that we went to the dentist for Sebastian's six-month check-up and cleaning. I have to admit that I was worried about this, and so was Teri. We haven't been as good about brushing his teeth as we ought. And when we do, it's difficult; he usually has a canker sore, and tends to flinch. Apparently cold sores are caused by a virus, and there isn't a lot we can do about them.
But the news was excellent: no cavities, and his teeth look great. He took the exam quite well, and only fussed a little during the cleaning and flossing. At one point he flattened himself in the chair, which looked rather funny. But the hygienist made an interesting discovery, and since Sebastian very much wants to break the news to![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
stairflight over the phone or in person, I'll hide the news here using a white font. Click and drag over the area below if you're interested.
The hygienist found that his two front bottom teeth are wiggly! She said he would lose them sometime in the next few months. I have to admit that I was kind of shocked, but she said it wasn't that early, and certainly nothing to worry about. I can't believe that he's already about to lose his baby teeth! And come to think of it, that means that I'll need to buy a couple of silver dollars for him. My father started a tradition of leaving silver dollars for teeth when I was a kid, and my brother and I intend to continue that tradition. Although silver dollars are a LOT more expensive now than they were when I was a boy...
Storytime At the Library
Teri and Sebastian had a quick lunch from McDonalds (I didn't eat; I still haven't eaten ANY fast food since I read Fast Food Nation in 2000), and then we went to the library for Storytime. While Teri sat and chatted with another mother she knew, I returned all our late books, paid nine dollars in fines (which is a pretty amazing total), and took out four new books including Swamp Thing Reunion, Hellboy: The Conquerer Worm, and Crisis On Infinite Earths.
I love that my library has an extensive graphic novel collection now.
When story time was over, all the kids came trooping out of the room making the cutest turkey-gobble noises. Their project had been to make turkeys out of paper, with googly eyes. Sebastian had a lot of fun.
The Optometrist
After that, we went across the street to Vision Associates. Teri and I were scheduled for eye exams, and since it had been two years since we got our last pairs of glasses, we were due for new ones. We have Davis Vision insurance, so we can get new glasses every two years. Unfortunately we're limited to a relatively small selection of frames, but it's still got enough variety to live with.
I suspect that for most people with relatively normal glasses, the vision insurance may not be worth it. But my glasses always cost over $500, so it's not a bad deal. I get highest-index polycarbonate lenses with the best anti-reflective coating, and my frames need to be either titanium or (better) have long plastic sleeving over the temples. For some reason my skin is so incredibly acidic that it oxidizes even gold-plated frames.
First, though, we had to have our eyes examined. It was the usual routine, with eye drops. Sebastian found it quite interesting, although I had to remind him not to help us by telling us what the letters were on the wall.
The ophthalmologist also showed Sebastian an image of the inside of Teri's eye, which was kind of cool. Incidentally, my left eye didn't change at all, but the vision in my right eye actually improved a little.
The exams done, we went to pick out frames. It was difficult, since Sebastian kept getting in the way; my restrictions on acceptable frames also made it harder. But eventually Teri and I were able to pick out a pair for each of us. She got cat's-eye glasses that I thought were quite cute, and I got a pair which were quite different from my usual large frames. Instead they're, well...unfortunately I can't find them online. But they're sort of rectangular, considerably smaller than the ones that I wear now, and rather wide. Teri really liked them, so I decided to put vanity ahead of functionality; I'm sure I'll get used to them quickly enough.
I'll put up a picture when I get them. If Davis Vision runs true to form, that will be in about six weeks. If they don't screw them up completely, that is, in which case I'll have to send them back and wait for another six weeks. That's happened to me at least two or three times.
Hasbro FunLab
First, we took Sebastian to the Hasbro FunLab to playtest some toys. He spent 90 minutes there, and had a lot of fun; Teri and I stayed in a waiting room with the mothers of the other children there. I was able to walk into the observation room and spy on the kids for a while, which was fun. And afterwards they gave each kid a large shopping bag with lots of toys. Sebastian got a G.I. Joe (which I found slightly troubling, but tolerable), a red Power Ranger, a Play-Doh kit with a Mister Potato Head, a Junior Scrabble game, and a FunLab t-shirt. They also told us all that the group had been simply great - no squabbling or fuss of any kind - and that they wanted us all to come back in January, if we were willing. Which of course we are.
Dentist
After that we went to the dentist for Sebastian's six-month check-up and cleaning. I have to admit that I was worried about this, and so was Teri. We haven't been as good about brushing his teeth as we ought. And when we do, it's difficult; he usually has a canker sore, and tends to flinch. Apparently cold sores are caused by a virus, and there isn't a lot we can do about them.
But the news was excellent: no cavities, and his teeth look great. He took the exam quite well, and only fussed a little during the cleaning and flossing. At one point he flattened himself in the chair, which looked rather funny. But the hygienist made an interesting discovery, and since Sebastian very much wants to break the news to
stairflight over the phone or in person, I'll hide the news here using a white font. Click and drag over the area below if you're interested.The hygienist found that his two front bottom teeth are wiggly! She said he would lose them sometime in the next few months. I have to admit that I was kind of shocked, but she said it wasn't that early, and certainly nothing to worry about. I can't believe that he's already about to lose his baby teeth! And come to think of it, that means that I'll need to buy a couple of silver dollars for him. My father started a tradition of leaving silver dollars for teeth when I was a kid, and my brother and I intend to continue that tradition. Although silver dollars are a LOT more expensive now than they were when I was a boy...
Storytime At the Library
Teri and Sebastian had a quick lunch from McDonalds (I didn't eat; I still haven't eaten ANY fast food since I read Fast Food Nation in 2000), and then we went to the library for Storytime. While Teri sat and chatted with another mother she knew, I returned all our late books, paid nine dollars in fines (which is a pretty amazing total), and took out four new books including Swamp Thing Reunion, Hellboy: The Conquerer Worm, and Crisis On Infinite Earths.
I love that my library has an extensive graphic novel collection now.
When story time was over, all the kids came trooping out of the room making the cutest turkey-gobble noises. Their project had been to make turkeys out of paper, with googly eyes. Sebastian had a lot of fun.
The Optometrist
After that, we went across the street to Vision Associates. Teri and I were scheduled for eye exams, and since it had been two years since we got our last pairs of glasses, we were due for new ones. We have Davis Vision insurance, so we can get new glasses every two years. Unfortunately we're limited to a relatively small selection of frames, but it's still got enough variety to live with.
I suspect that for most people with relatively normal glasses, the vision insurance may not be worth it. But my glasses always cost over $500, so it's not a bad deal. I get highest-index polycarbonate lenses with the best anti-reflective coating, and my frames need to be either titanium or (better) have long plastic sleeving over the temples. For some reason my skin is so incredibly acidic that it oxidizes even gold-plated frames.
First, though, we had to have our eyes examined. It was the usual routine, with eye drops. Sebastian found it quite interesting, although I had to remind him not to help us by telling us what the letters were on the wall.
The ophthalmologist also showed Sebastian an image of the inside of Teri's eye, which was kind of cool. Incidentally, my left eye didn't change at all, but the vision in my right eye actually improved a little.
The exams done, we went to pick out frames. It was difficult, since Sebastian kept getting in the way; my restrictions on acceptable frames also made it harder. But eventually Teri and I were able to pick out a pair for each of us. She got cat's-eye glasses that I thought were quite cute, and I got a pair which were quite different from my usual large frames. Instead they're, well...unfortunately I can't find them online. But they're sort of rectangular, considerably smaller than the ones that I wear now, and rather wide. Teri really liked them, so I decided to put vanity ahead of functionality; I'm sure I'll get used to them quickly enough.
I'll put up a picture when I get them. If Davis Vision runs true to form, that will be in about six weeks. If they don't screw them up completely, that is, in which case I'll have to send them back and wait for another six weeks. That's happened to me at least two or three times.