The benefit of "The Pink Eye"

So we weathered the storm of "the Pink Eye" a few weeks ago, although there was a minor relapse last week. This morning a six year old informs me that "something good came out of the Pink Eye". (the phrase "the pink eye" still CRACKS me up) When I asked her what, she said, "Well, I had the pink eye in my left eye. Now when I need to know my right from my left, I just think about which eye hurt and I know that's my left!"

Sheer brilliance I tell you. Then I started thinking back to the late 70's and realized I did the same thing!! I was stung by 2 bees in my right eye, swelling it shut and revealing the fact that I am allergic to bee stings. Once I was able to see again, I noticed that I could totally wink with my right eye. My first thought, at the tender age of 5 was, "Now I know which hand to use when we say the pledge at school!" I shit you not. I've since learned to wink with both eyes, but now my wedding rings help me out when I need it!

So that's the amusing anecdote for today. Much better than bitching about the fact that summer school started on Tuesday (3-day break between the school year and summer session--yippee!), that it's supposed to rain during Relay for Life this weekend or that we are up to our ears in neutral paint trying to get the house ready to sell. Yep--I'll stick with the amusing anecdotes as much as possible!