8 Going on 9
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What is it about 8 year olds (going on 9) that makes them so literal? My son made a hand-colored card for my wife yesterday in honor of Mother’s Day. He will be 9 in a month, and yet he’d written “Thank you for taking care of me for 8 years.” I said to him he could make it better by writing “9 years” instead. It would give her credit for the 11 months past 8 years. He replied by saying:
“But it’s only been 8 years.”
I smiled, and explained, as a review of course for a 3rd grader, the concept of rounding up the nearest year. I thought I was winning him over by explaining this so well. Then I said: “So, as you can see, you could put 9 years there and still be honest and make mom feel even better for taking care of you all that time.” His response?
“But I won’t be 9 for a month.”
I'm Damien Riley, author and teacher. Here you'll find "think outside the box" posts on psychology and inspiration. 
d….do so love that they dont figure in some of the hardest time… the pre birth, and then theres the fact that 9 celebrates the completion of 9 yrs… he is so cute, and his mommy will love the card… even if only credited with 8 years of his wonderful life…i have 3 1/2 of 4 1/2 grandbabies here today..life is good d… enjoy…n
How cute! Yep you are a teacher (trying to get Brandon to round up).
As we get older we sure dont round up and I especially dont round up with my weight!!
Hmm maybe Brandon has it right!
:)
Nancy, great reading your comment. Life indeed is good my friend. best to you. Sue, you are darn right. I am holding on to every age until the last second hand passes!!! (but remember being kids and wanting to be the next edge 6 months beforehand?)