"NO! I just want Cicily to be normal." That's what Maya said when I told her that Cicily was going to get to wear glasses. I was quite surprised at these strong feelings. First of all, I hate using the word "normal". Second, glasses are pretty common! Third, trach, hearing aids, eating through a tube - not exactly "NORMAL"!
So Maya and I had a discussion on how lots of people wear glasses and it helps them see and Cicily is really excited about wearing glasses. (She actually is, we tried them on at the store and she was loving it! Though it may have been all the helpful people surrounding and oogling her more than the glasses.) It sort of seemed by what Maya was saying that she just likes Cicily the way she is and worried glasses would change her Cicily-ness or something. But, by the end of the conversation Maya was saying she wanted glasses too. I told her maybe Cis could share.
Tune in in a few weeks to see a picture of Cicily sporting glasses in all her normalness.
7 comments:
Kids are kids and say exactly what the feel...whether they know the right things to say or not:) I think you are right, that she was worried about her Sicily-ness going away with glasses:) Can't wait to see her sporting them...she'll be adorable!
Glasses are COOL! Ha ha!! Can't wait to see the pics - she'll be adorable!
She will look so grown up with little glassses. I can't wait to see you all in October!! We love you!
I have a question for you but can't seem to find a way to contact you other than by leaving a comment on your blog :) Could you please email me at jamie.heil@childrensmn.org Thanks! :)
The world could use a lot more Cicily-ness - it would be a much kinder, caring place to live.
Love you guys so much - Gpa Norm
That is such a great attitude to have. Charlotte got glasses last year and I think that was one of the hardest things to deal with besides the hearing aids and g-tube. She was still Charlotte but it seriously seemed like it was hard to see her differently. Now I have overcome this...sort of... And it is good. She doesn't wear them a 100% of the time but we put in a good amount during the day. One trick with hearing aids...well, maybe it's cause of how small her face is and how long the temples are. But it's worked for us. We used a glasses strap that we bought at The Sports Authority (for sunglasses really) and we got one that cinched up all the way to her neck. The hearing aids stayed on "better" than without it but if it doesn't work...keep at it. It just takes getting used to.
Janalyn,
You are a very wise mother. Your response to Maya was just the right thing to say; and the results proved that! I admire your maturity and positive attitude!
We have to think, so we might as well think the positive route; after all how else does one see miracles that are around us everyday!
Heidi Wixom
Las Vegas
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