It's only a number!

by la_spice @ 2008-04-03 - 15:55:19

My granddaughter simply loves writing both numbers and letters. Yesterday she was talking about age and said "I'm number six and Louis is number four, what number are you?"

I quickly remembered that as a child I never knew how old my mum was and wouldn't have dreamt of asking - you just didn't!

So I thought, "honesty is the best policy" and said "I'm five and nine, fifty-nine". I nearly added I'm nearly ten times as old as you but that made me feel old - anyway she's only just started learning multiplication! On top of which I've only just turned 59!

A little later she said "so Grandma you're nine and five"

Now I know they're only numbers but I had to put her straight!

Well you can't blame me!

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sallyontour ^pro
2008-04-03 @ 16:27

You did right.

On the other hand, if it was to be put about that you were 95 then you'd be looking bloody good for your age

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la_spice [Member]
2008-04-03 @ 17:05

Mmm - I'll have to think that one through! :))

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jenray ^pro
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2008-04-03 @ 17:18

I always add a year....have no idea why but can never remember whether I'm sixty two or three once I hit sixty two and that applies to every year...very weird...I think I count in the womb as well...HLOL...

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la_spice [Member]
2008-04-03 @ 17:24

My father in law always referred to being in his 60th year when he was 59!

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jenray ^pro
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2008-04-03 @ 20:16

funny isn't it...I've done that all my life...HLOL..big hugs..

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la_spice [Member]
2008-04-03 @ 20:31

It made me laugh too!

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sula36 ^pro
2008-04-03 @ 21:07

my Mum would never tell us either, she was always 39 :))

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la_spice [Member]
2008-04-03 @ 21:16

I remember other girls in my class knew their mothers' ages and couldn't understand why I didn't know mine.

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sula36 ^pro
2008-04-03 @ 21:20

well, maybe they thought they knew them

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la_spice [Member]
2008-04-03 @ 21:37

Ha! :yes:

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happy28 ^pro
2008-04-03 @ 21:42

I'm forever 28 but I'd make a gorgeous 82 year old! I don't think you asked grown ups their age when I was a kid either, but then anyone over 18 always looked 'old' - when I was under 11.

Funny how your perception changes as you grow up, I see people like Elle Mcpherson and think 'my how young she looks' when 10 years ago I woulda thought 'old but pretty'!

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la_spice [Member]
2008-04-03 @ 21:48

So true :yes:

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