His 7 lbs 7 oz has, over 7 years lost the title of 'baby' and has been affectionately been referred to as simply, Duncan. I told him last night as I tucked him in that this growing up business had to stop. I wasn't ready for him to be 7. Could he please just keep on being 6? I told him that when Sarah turned 11, I asked her to stop and she did, because if she didn't she would really be 13 now. And When Miles was 9, I asked him to stop and he did or he would be 18 already! But alas, his reply, "Mummy, that just isn't the way it works. It's not really true about Sarah and Miles is it?"
So I lie. I lie to my children. But they call me on it. Sarah was actually willing to play along... she'd love to be 13!! Duncan was a little worried... I guess he wondered if maybe just possibly I did have such powers and if I would make him stay 6. If I did have such powers... I'd really have to think about what age I'd freeze them at. And ultimately I don't know if I could decide. I've loved each age and stage of their lives... missed the old stages but enjoyed the new. So, we will bid farewell to 6 year old Duncan and welcome this 7 year old with hugs and kisses and birthday wishes!
He's correct.. it isn't the way it works. Instead he just keeps on growing up and getting older and wiser. He's fun and friendly. He gets along well with everyone he meets and is helpful and happy most of the time. He's also a determined young fellow. He asked how it is that I can wiggle my ears and no one else can. I wasn't sure what else to tell him except, practice, practice, practice! He did. After about two weeks, he successfully managed to wiggle his ears! He's so pleased with himself!
He's been excited to be old enough to begin scouts. We found a Tiger Cub group in the area so we could prolong the scouting experience an EXTRA year..
Knowing that Sarah shares a birthday with Sadie, Miles shares a birthday with Auntie Eden, a friend down the street and one of Mummy's friends from high school, and Mummy shares a birthday with Auntie Katie and an old neighbour of ours, he was extra excited to learn that he also shares a birthday, with a friend down the street and his new Great Aunt Nancy! There are a few years between them. One is 2, he's 7 and she's still well preserved for 90! Always will be! Young and old celebrate today... Duncan considers himself to be the one getting older though, so I guess Nancy is the young one celebrating!
Happy birthday to both of you!!
