Bibia Be Ye Ye

I think in Moriah's case it's the latter. The older she gets, the more she wants to explore and experience, which can lead to some wonderful moments for all of us. It can also lead to some very intensive cleaning. I almost miss the crayon on the wall stag; glitter and glue and bits of craft paper are much harder to clean up when artistic expression goes beyond the craft table..

Glitter is evil and anyone whose says otherwise has clearly never tried to get it out of places where glitter shouldn't be in the first place. Carpets, hair, other more private places... herpes of craft supplies.

Are we taking paper-cut not major, or less than 3 stitches not major

More than a papercut but don't need medical attention.

Really? Not even a little treat for yourself? I always have an extra special breakfast for my birthdays.

I get high, lay on my floor, watch movies, and eat cake.

On that point we differ. I love being celebrated, even if it is for growing older. Though out of all the reasons to celebrate me, aging is near the bottom of the list.

I've never liked it. I mean, to some extent, I did like when we'd win with VA, knowing I was a big part of why, but other than that... Makes me feel really weird and not in a good way.

If it helps at all, I think you aren't alone in your feelings. We all go from counting the days until we're 'grown-up' to wondering where all the time went in what feels like a blink of an eye.

Honestly, I stopped at 18 and I was only counting til then because it meant freedom. Ever since I'm just... it never feels worth celebrating, I guess.

I also reckon that given your mood on the whole thing, you don't want to share the exact date or how old you're going to be for any sort of well wishing on the occasion.

I mean, I don't care, I know a handful of people are going to do it anyway. I just also don't see a reason. Don't tend to do a lot on my birthday.

Not to mention that as a Mother I've learned silence frequently means someone is up to something they shouldn't be.

Oh, 100% quiet kids are not a good thing. It's either mental illness or chaos and either way, there is usually something negative there in some way.

And you've still got all the fingers and toes you started with. Which I'm not sure I could say in your place. At the very least I'm sure that I'd have a few extra scars by now.

I've nicked myself a few times, but it ain't anything major, thankfully.

Go y'all! How are you doing with the power tools? I can just about handle a drill without too much trouble, but anything with a blade has me shaking.

I like to think I'm pretty good, haven't heard any complaints, at least.

Sounds like an quiet yet productive way to spend your time.

Not so sure about quiet, but it has been productive.