The following is part of an ongoing Monthly series where I question my wise children. More can be read in Part 1 and Part 2.
So, Jammin' you are turning Seven years old on Sunday. How does that feel?
Exciting. I will be in second grade.
Anything else?
Hmm...No.
Do you feel a little older?
No, I feel the same (giggles)
What does it mean to turn older?
You go into new grades. You learn different things.
But what happens when you get REALLY old?
You start, like, going into higher grades. You marry someone.
What is REALLY old?
When you are a grandparent.
So, do you have to wait until you are a grandparent to get married?
No, you can get married anytime.
So you could get married tomorrow?
No (giggles). Like when you in college or after you graduate.
What do you think it feels like to be REALLY old?
I don't know. I guess after you graduate college and you would give birth to children. That is how it would feel like.
But what about Grandpa Alvin. He's REALLY old. How do you think he feels?
I think his back hurts when he bends down. He starts getting used to wearing glasses.
I wear glasses. Am I really old?
(Hesitates) No.....well, yes. But when you turn 50 then you are really old.
Do you have anything else to add about Turning Seven and getting older?
No. I'm just excited.
Oh, how sweet. I love their innocent expressions. I imagine your mom loves hearing how old she is!
Posted by: Anglophile Football Fanatic | April 04, 2008 at 08:29 PM
Thank the lord I have 9 more years before I'm really old!
Happy birthday Jammin'!
Posted by: Lisa's Chaos | April 04, 2008 at 09:35 PM
Oh...sigh. sweetheart.
Posted by: Pamela | April 04, 2008 at 11:20 PM
There are days when I feel really old. Like now. Ugh.
Posted by: Desert Songbird | April 05, 2008 at 06:51 AM
Oh dear am I even alive LOL.
Posted by: chrisb | April 05, 2008 at 08:32 AM
Hey! Oldie!
Posted by: johng | April 05, 2008 at 09:52 AM
omg, I am going to be 39 in a couple of weeks.....50 aint too far off.
This was cute BTW! I love hearing what kids have to say and I got a giggle out of your jammin
Posted by: BarnGoddess | April 05, 2008 at 11:14 AM
there you have it, you are officially really old, out of the mouth of a 7 year old!! too funny. He'll look at things differently when he gets older!! hahahah!
Posted by: claudia | April 05, 2008 at 12:22 PM
"I'm just excited" - that's so gorgeous! Thank you!
I love the vision of children.
Cyalayta
Mal :)
Posted by: Mal | April 05, 2008 at 10:30 PM
That's super sweet! I should do a birthday interview with my son when he turns 8.
Posted by: C | April 06, 2008 at 06:44 PM
How cute!
Happy Birthday Jammin!!
Posted by: my4kids | April 06, 2008 at 09:58 PM
AWWWWWW! Isn't he sweet. Why, oh why, do they have to grow up? (*sniff*)
Posted by: Susan in va | April 07, 2008 at 07:48 AM
Happy birthday Jammin! Mine's seven too. I think seven is a great age. Well, I hated being seven but from a mom's perspective, seven year old boys are pretty amazing and a lot of fun.
Posted by: Angelinaa | April 08, 2008 at 08:49 AM
Happy Birthday, Jammin!!
Love, A Really Old Mommy
Posted by: Stephanie | April 09, 2008 at 04:38 AM