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.”
Hi. I'm Damien Riley, MA.
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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?)