Hold that thought AND the box

I'd inched my way down the first step with a heavy box of books when I noticed that I felt off-balance on looking down. Ah, still had my reading glasses on. Set the books down on the landing with a heavy thump, pulled off the glasses, and scratched the tip of my nose. Gathered box and books back in my arms, and resumed my careful descent.

Dang, still dizzy. While my nose was no longer itchy, I was once again wearing the glasses.