There comes a time in this married woman’s life, where she needs to weigh out the greatness of her beloved Mr Surfer.
He still has a fine head of hair (Although, I’ve had a penchant for follicly challenged men in the past…ahem…)
He doesn’t have a beer gut (Well, it’s more of a lolly gut, but that doesn’t count, does it ?)
And I still melt in those strong, broad shoulders every time he gives me a huge bear hug (Too much sap ?)
So. In the grander scheme of things, and overshadowing all of these beautiful features (I make him sound like a brand new sports car), the undeniable fact that he now needs a pair of reading glasses, ain’t so bad. Right ?
But, just as he’s in denial about his age, he’s even more so about his terrible eyesight. The man had an endless list of excuses.
“I’m just tired…”
Okay, fair enough, I’ll let you have that one.
“The lighting in this room is terrible”
“The font in this book is too small…”
Any bigger and it’d be one of twinlets’ picture books…
Finally, after months of squinting and pulling that stupid widen-the-eyes-with-an-opened-mouth look (You know, that face we haven when applying mascara ?), Mr Surfer surrendered to the idea of getting his eyes checked. Hallelujah !
A few weeks ago, after work one day, he went to the local optometrist and sent through some of the potential options to my iPhone.
And guys, this is where I will be absolutely truthful and confess to what was going on in my head.
There was an uncomfortable moment where I thought that maybe, I was going to have to settle and make do with the good set of hair and lolly gut . Because the choices I saw on my phone were…well, let’s face it…far from pretty.
He assured me before he sent them through, that the photos weren’t the most ideal because…he was due for a haircut. Yes, of course. It’s the hairstyle that’s the problem…
Luckily, for his final purchase decision, I was there ready to supervise (cough), I mean, give my constructive opinion. In the end, we settled on these:
They took some time (for me) to get used to.
The other night, while giving his new specs a test run, he told me he could see my face clearly now…blemishes and all.
Gee, thanks.
Is this what they mean when people say, “As the years go by, you’ll see your relationship in a different light ?”
I hope not.
Deb @ Bright & Precious says
You’re so cute, Grace. I laughed out loud at your Kevin caption – he could be Kevin’s twin! I think glasses can be very becoming. Nothing sexier than a man who is (or looks) intelligent!
Oh and I love the blemishes comment too. Mr Surfer is intelligent AND hilarious – win win!
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mamagrace71 says
OMG, Deb ! I’ve married Ruddie’s twin !!! That’s insane ! 🙂 I guess the upside is that he does now indeed “look” intelligent 😉
Tat says
I can’t believe how patient he is posing for you!
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mamagrace71 says
Or is he just plain gullible, Tat ? 🙂
Veronica @ Mixed Gems says
My husband is in total denial too! Has been for several years and it’s he who brings up how things aren’t as clear as they used to be. Oh, but it’s only on some days. Then he has these impromptu comparisons (competitions) with me about whether I can read that sign over there and how close he needs to be before he can see it properly. (Last time I was checked, I was still 20/20. Granted this was many years ago and I supposedly had slight astigmatism….anyhoo). Then he goes to get his licensed renewed and passes their “test” thus validating the irrelevance of the matter. I’ve told him numerous times that even if he went to get his eyes checked that there was no obligation to go ahead with the glasses and he could go for contacts anyway. Ah well, let’s how much longer we can both play this game! Ha ha!
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mamagrace71 says
Haha ! That’s hilarious ! When he starts doing the applying mascara look too frequently, then you know he’s lost the game 😉
kirri says
OMG, this is the funniest thing I have read all week! I just can’t stop laughing right now….
Sorry Mr Surfer 🙂 It’s the second (encyclopedia captioned) photo – he looks like he is wearing those novelty glasses you can pick up with painted eyes on them…..do you know the ones??
Ok…Look I can’t say anything at the moment other than thank you for the first belly laugh I have had all week – for real!
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mamagrace71 says
I wish I was a fly on the wall hearing your belly laugh, Kirri !
I have to get a pair of those novelty glasses. I’ll wear them and sit next to him while wearing his…bahaha ! What a great photo that’d make ! 😀
Denyse Whelan.Education Specialist says
Once I turned that zero birthday that begins with a 4 I too succumbed … Funny when the arms weren’t long enough to read the Herald.
But, big but ( not that kind) I went red. Red glasses. Groover.
Then each two years or so I have to accept the need for upping the strength in the glasses etc….
Here’s the thing…. At least you got to choose the frames, thank goodness because you have to look at him!!
Have the boys found Daddy’s glasses a temptation?
Hope you recall this event in the Mr’s life when, ahem, you my pretty girl…. May indeed “need” glasses. Denyse xx
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mamagrace71 says
Oooh, you are the groover, D !!!
I’ve actually had to wear glasses in the past…tired eyes, lazy muscles, something-or-rather. I looked like the total geek…but still looked hot…;)
Mr S wears the glasses when reading stories to the boys and miraculously, they’re very good and leave them on his head. Wonders will never cease ! x
Bridget says
He really does look quite handsome…in the last picture! This is why I married a younger man. By the time he needs reading glasses I won’t be able to see anything anyway.
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Kirrily says
Ha haaaa! I love it, Grace!
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Joshy says
Oh he so looks like the biggest HIPSTER! Don’t tell him that i said that. Just be careful because those glasses may be the beginning change in appearance to this :https://www.ctzine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2009_the_hangover_008.jpg
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ava says
Cute! The picture captions rock! Hahahaha!
I have to share this one favorite quote of my Grace,
“”Love is not blind — it sees more, not less. But because it sees more, it is willing to see less.”
— Julian Weber Gordon
Love, love, love!
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