On Spec

We were up early for Ellie's drop-off. She was full of the joys of (the impending) Spring, and bounced into the house ready for some breakfast.  Once she was fed, washed, and dressed, we took her to school then headed home. I didn't take my early walk as I was going back out as soon as I had finished breakfast.

Diane had an appointment at the hairdresser, she was desperate to get her hair cut. I was going to the optician. I have been experiencing a few anomalies with my eyes recently. It was nothing serious, but I seemed to have trouble with fine focus, particularly first thing in the morning. I wanted it checked. With my AirPods screwed into my ears I walked to Sainsbury's (where SpecSavers have an implant). 

The opticians were very thorough and I had all of the usual tests, including the eye scan (which examines the back of the eye). We went through the results and I was given a clean bill of health. I do have incipient cataracts, but they have not changed since last year and there is no need to consider any intervention. My lens prescription had, however, changed. My short sight (which I have had since I was 11) seems to be improving! When the consultation was over, I chose a new frame to accommodate the new lenses prescribed by the optician. The appointment had lasted nearly an hour, but I felt relieved that they had not detected any problems and pleased with the care and attention I had received. I plugged my AirPods back in and walked home via a longer route.

The afternoon started in the wonderfully warm Orangery. The sun had been shining since first thing, and the Orangery was delightfully cosy. I consumed about half of another book before heading off to collect Ellie. (I left Diane in the peace, quiet, and warmth of the Orangery). Collecting Ellie, we headed for the park so that she could have a run around for a while. I sat chatting to one of the mums - a Canadian, by birth. As you would expect of a Canadian, she was charming.

Zoe collected Ellie at 16:30. We will see her again early in the morning.