24th January 2009

Seven

posted in Birthdays, OmegaDotter, Parenting |

OmegaDotter has turned seven.

We had a small birthday celebration–cake and presents–at home.  A party is to come (when lazy mother arranges it, oy!  I think it’s related to the fact that Time Is Passing Too Quickly).

The first words out of her mouth yesterday morning, when OmegaDad poked his head into her bedroom to wake her were:  “I’m seven!!!”

I don’t know how it happened so quickly.  They really mean it when they say “Enjoy it!  Next thing you know, they’ll be off to college!”  Six and seven (so far) are amazing ages, fun and silly and interesting.  I’ve heard from many parents of older children that the ages six to eleven are the best, and then you get a pre-teen/teen, and everything reverts to the patterns of toddlerhood.  And then, a few years later, suddenly you get your child back again, except all grown up and no longer snotty.

Seven.  How did that happen?!  Man!

:: OmegaMom wanders off in a daze, shaking her head… ::

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There are currently 7 responses to “Seven”

  1. 1 On January 24th, 2009, D2 said:

    Wow. Seven! Congratulations!

    And I know what you mean - it goes so quickly…

  2. 2 On January 24th, 2009, Sister Carrie said:

    Seven is cool. That timeline sounds about right. Enjoy it while it lasts!

  3. 3 On January 25th, 2009, preTzel said:

    Damn. Do you know that means we’ve known each other for a *long* time now? Because she was just a babe when we started posting together. I don’t think that makes us old though - just OD growing. That’s all. Age is insignificant except when it applies to children growing. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. ;)

    Happy Birthday Dear OmegaDaughter.

  4. 4 On January 25th, 2009, Johnny said:

    Happy Birthday to O-Dotter!

  5. 5 On January 25th, 2009, noreen said:

    Wow! Seven already? I hope Omega Daughter had a very happy one. And it’s true, six to 11 are wonderful years.

  6. 6 On January 25th, 2009, youknowwhereyouarewith said:

    I raised a stepson from 12-20, and a daughter to 3 1/2. I’m ready for the wonderyears!!!!

    Happy Day to OD!

  7. 7 On February 6th, 2009, Dina said:

    Wow Kate, I can’t believe she’s seven years old. Seems like yesterday you made the trip to China. Happy Birthday, OmegaDotter!

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