Richie turned four this week. My baby. Four. I think I was pregnant for four straight years and now I've been un-pregnant for that same amount of time.
The time. It flies.
So, Tuesday was his big day and we decided to let him choose dinner. Chick-Fil-A. He kept asking where his presents were and when his party was going to happen. We explained that he would have three parties. One immediate family dinner at Chick-Fil-A. One family party over the weekend. And, one pirate party with his buddies a few days after that.
Well, today (Saturday) was the family party. He was asked over lunch how old he was. He said, "I'm FIVE!" He was promptly corrected and then he immediately came over to me and asked, "Mom…am I five?" I said, "No, you're still four." He said, "How long will I be four?" Until next year, dear. He said, "But today is my party!" clearly misunderstanding that we are STILL celebrating his FOURTH birthday.
Tonight as Richard was tucking him into bed he told Richie that he sure was glad he had a great party today. Richie looked at him with very confused eyes, lifted his little hands in the air and said…."Dad, I have no idea how old I am."
Poor sweetie. Next week at his pirate party, he'll no doubt want SIX candles on his cake.
The time does indeed fly, but let's not get too ahead of ourselves!
2 comments:
Priceless! I will make sure I only have one party this year, for fear the hyper aging will happen to me.
I LOVE your stories and I'm a faithful reader. I was thinking maybe once a week would be a good goal for you to set!! (wink)
OH, and my favorite moment from JRW on Friday was your smarty pants pool comment! I still LOL just thinking about it! This girl appreciates true wit and that was a great zinger! ( PS. I did cry myself to sleep though) (sniff)
I'm right there with you on the kiddo turning 4! Emily's birthday is today, and it's like the twilight zone! How did I time warp here?? She was just a baby a blink ago! The things that these kids say! Oh! Funny and precious, and sometimes embarrassing... soak in every minute!
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