Hi guys! Today’s blog is very special because it’s all about my baby girl and her tiny pink glasses. You know as parents, we often assume we’ll notice right away if something isn’t quite right with our kids. We watch their habits, their behavior, the little things that feel off. But sometimes, the things that matter most are the ones we can’t easily see. This is one of those stories one that started with a simple school permission slip and ended with a sweet little girl, a big lesson for us, and the cutest pair of pink glasses.
How did we know our 3 year old needed glasses?
Back before the holiday season, Riley’s school sent home a permission slip for eye exams. I honestly didn’t think much of it. She was only three at the time, never complained about her eyes, and we hadn’t noticed anything out of the ordinary. No squinting, no getting too close to screens, nothing that raised concern.
When the results came back, they recommended we follow up with her regular eye doctor. I scheduled the appointment, expecting it to be routine. After a few vision tests, we learned Riley did indeed need glasses.
That news surprised me the most because Riley never told us she was having trouble seeing. But when kids are that young, they don’t know anything different. Whatever they’re seeing feels normal to them. Now that she’s four, it makes so much sense in hindsight.
She’s getting use to wearing her glasses more and more, though not all day just yet. We’re letting her ease into it and get comfortable at her own pace. One thing that really helped was letting her pick out her frames herself. She knew exactly what she wanted pink. The moment she put them on, her whole face lit up.
And honestly? She’s the absolute cutest in her pink glasses.
This experience taught me a few important things I want to share with other parents.
Tips for Parents
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Don’t skip school vision screenings: even if you think your child sees just fine.
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Kids don’t always know how to explain vision problems, especially when it’s all they’ve ever known.
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Follow up with an eye doctor if a screening suggests it, even if you’re unsure.
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Let your child choose their glasses: it helps them feel confident and excited to wear them.
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Ease into wearing glasses; it’s okay if it’s not all day at first.
The future
I don’t know what the future holds for her in terms of her glasses. When she’s older if she wants to learn about contacts she can and even laser in her adulthood if she choses. But for now Riley loves her glasses, and watching her adjust with so much confidence has been such a proud moment for us. If this story encourages even one parent to schedule an eye exam for their child, it’s worth sharing. Sometimes the smallest checkups make the biggest difference and sometimes they come with the cutest pink glasses too.
