Last night, we wound up after what was a very long day for all of us.
I sat with the kids, listening to their friendly sibling banter, my mind focused on my ‘Things to do list’. Only a few things they said actually registered with me.
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One word, ‘birthday’, made me look up and pay attention. The conversation went something like this.
Son: My birthday’s coming up in a month.
Teen daughter: Wow, yes. What are you planning?
Son: I think I am too old for b’day parties. I will, maybe, have a few friends over.
Teen daughter: Why don’t you want a party? You did the same thing for Halloween. You did not want to go trick or treating.
Son: What’s wrong with that?
Teen daughter: You are growing up too soon..you need to enjoy these things at your age.
(I think, “Wow, my daughter is really giving good advice)
Son: Hmmmm….
Teen daughter: Just remember, if you give up all these things too soon….and then expect to eat all my Halloween candies, that I gather after hours of planning and make-up, think twice. NO WAY will you get them.
Hmmmm……! So that’s what it was all about…I go back to planning my schedule with a smile on my face.
Nimi
You make these simple moments so enjoyable for your readers
big hugs
john
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Thank you very much, John.
Love
Nimi
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Interesting. How old is your son? My son just turned 13 and it seems like I’m more anxious for him to grow out of these things than he is.
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Mine will turn 10….
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Still quite young I think but I guess they all progress at their own speeds.
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Haha…. lol!!! Thank you for sharing this! That twist is amazing!
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Thank you, Erika
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So cute!!! They always surprise us… lol
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Older sisters … you have to love them!
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I know…right? How are you Belinda. Missed seeing you on WP. So happy that you are back
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Hello Nimi! I really have missed being here my friend. 🙂
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Funny story Nimi. Your kids are very smart and they know what they want.
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Lol..not so sure about that Adrian 😆😆
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Wise words – with a less-than-altruistic bend 🙂
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Yes…😆😆
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