There's been a lot of excitement here. My daughter turned 8 yesterday! We had a great party for her over the weekend. Seven was a pretty fantastic age, but I think eight will be even better!
I often think that mothering has aged me. I have wrinkles in places I didn't think was possible! Gray hairs are coming in with scary regularity.
It's easy to blame my daughter for this, but the truth is, a lot of time has passed since I've had her. I think it's simply a function of the passing years and not the stress she gives me!
I still can't believe my daughter is turning eight. She was just a baby yesterday!
Anyway, in the spirit of my blog, I'm going to share a funny story that happened on the last day she was 7.
She was telling me about the amount of money she hopes to earn as an adult. She'd like to earn $100 million a year. I told her that was a lot of money. Would she share any of it with her father and me? She said, "Of course! I'd give you two $100/year." When I expressed shock that's what we were getting, she said, "What? That's a LOT of money!" LOL
Happy birthday my dear! The laughter you provide me will always keep me young!
Enjoy 8! Tween-hood is just around the corner. It's not always pretty.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy these young sweet years. In a few years, she won't want to part with that $100 for you. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe next door neighbor's son informed me that his dad makes a million dollars. I was a little suprised and asked him if he meant a different amount. He promised it is really a million.
ReplyDeleteThis is just the spot for a political snide remark, but I will refrain. Be sure to save that cute little story for her to read when she grows up.
ReplyDeleteGreat story! And what will you do with your $100/year...or was that $200 if your hubby shares his portion? LOL
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! LMAO!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely the coolest!
ReplyDeleteAnd.... you're right. Parenting is aging you. You'll really REALLY feel it when your daughter is old enough to bear you grandchildren and then asks to move home for help raising those children. I'm a young grandma. I'm 46 years young. But oh my goodness... do I ever feel OLD!!!!!!!!! LOL
However, parenting/grandparenting is the BEST job in the world! Especially when our kids say the coolest things! Thank you for the laugh! You have a new follower. :)
OH I love it how kids think about money. Gorgeous story.
ReplyDeletehaha, that is awesome. Don't spend that $100 all in one place now!
ReplyDeleteGreat *J* post and story!
ReplyDeleteLook forward to *seeing* you again,
Have a great Alphabe-Thursday
heehee
ReplyDeleteHer generosity underwhelms me...
;)
PS. Happy birthday to her!
Yes a very nice trick, happy birthday to your daughter.
ReplyDeleteYou need to think of them as laugh lines, not wrinkles. That way, each one will seem so worthwhile!
ReplyDeleteI love cute little stories like this...
ReplyDeleteThey grow up so fast don't they...
Hopefully when she grows up and starts making $100 Million/Year she will give you more than $100/year.... (((winkwink)))
This was such a Jovial post for the letter "J", thank you for sharing it with us...
Great job...
A+