Now We Are Six

February 28, 2018

Today our twin girls turn six years old.

I know it’s something that a lot of parents say on their children’s birthdays, but the last six years really have flown by.

R and M have grown into so such wonderful, thoughtful, bright and clever girls. I’m so proud of them both, and so honoured to be their mummy.

Rather fittingly a few weeks ago, my husband and I were given a poem during parents evening that the girls teachers want them to learn for the Eisteddfod.

Written by Winnie the Pooh Author, A.A. Milne, it sums up the feeling of being six years old perfectly.

Now We Are Six

When I was one

I had just begun

When I was two

I was nearly new

When I was three

I was hardly me

When I was four

I was not much more

When I was five

I was just alive

But now I am six

I’m as clever as clever

So I think I’ll be six now

For ever and ever

Author: A. A. Milne

Isn’t that a lovely poem! I’d not heard it before, but think it’s pretty magical!

The girls will open their presents from their daddy and I this morning before they go to school. I’ve bought them a birthday badge each to wear in school as well!

When they come, their siblings will most likely pop round to see them, along with their Nanna. On the weekend, they’re having a birthday party with some school friends in our house.

It’s the first time we’ll be having a party at home with traditional party games. I think it’s a nice change from the usual soft play type parties. I’m sure the girls and their friends will have a great day.

Happy birthday girls!

Mummy and Daddy love you both so much!

 

20 Comments

  • Tash

    March 2, 2018 at 4:47 am

    Oh Happy Birthday Beautiful Girls! I hope you have a wonderful birthday. I love that poem too… We came across it a couple of years ago when my daughter turned 6. #ThatFridayLinky

  • Chloe

    March 2, 2018 at 6:37 am

    Oh I hope that the girls had a wonderful party and birthday and what a lovely poem #thatfridaylinky

  • relentlesslypurple

    March 2, 2018 at 8:46 am

    Aw, I hope R & M had a lovely birthday! The poem is so sweet, I do love A.A.Milne #ThatFridayLinky

  • David Pearson

    March 2, 2018 at 8:57 am

    Firstly – had to Google Eisteddfod – interesting.

    I’ve never heard that poem but I have of course heard of A. A. Milne. It’s lovely.

    I much prefer traditional parties at home with games. I hope they had a lovely day and enjoy the party!
    #ThatFridayLinky

  • Fran Back With A Bump

    March 2, 2018 at 9:26 am

    This is a lovely poem. Hope the girls had a lovely birthday and the bonus of some time off school too!! Thanks for hosting #thatfridaylinky

  • Martina

    March 2, 2018 at 9:40 am

    Happy Birthday, little ladies! And best of luck with being 6 forever and ever!
    #thatfridaylinky

  • Five in the hive

    March 2, 2018 at 9:41 am

    Happy birthday to your lovely girls. I love that poem too, lovely choice. #thatfridaylinky

  • Morgan Prince

    March 2, 2018 at 10:38 am

    Aw Happy Birthday! I had heard the poem before but think it is so lovely!
    #ThatFridayLinky

  • Ross (Isablog)

    March 2, 2018 at 11:04 am

    I can’t imagine Isabelle as a 6 year old! I know the day will come eventually, but it feels so far away! #ThatFridayLinky

  • Tasker Dunham

    March 2, 2018 at 11:18 am

    Happy times!

  • The Modern Father

    March 2, 2018 at 11:40 am

    Happy birthday, R & M! Our twins recently turned 2, so we’ve got a ways to go.

  • Jaki

    March 2, 2018 at 11:50 am

    It’s scary where the time goes. I hope your girls have a wonderful birthday. #ThatFirdayLinky

  • Tracy Albiero

    March 2, 2018 at 1:47 pm

    Happy Birthday girls!!! #thatfridaylinky

  • Laura Dove

    March 2, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    Happy birthday girls! I love that poem, I had it framed on my 6th birthday from my grandparents! #thatfridaylinky

  • Nita

    March 2, 2018 at 2:13 pm

    Happy Birthday!! This is a lovely poem and good luck on your new adventures as 6 year olds! #ThatFridayLinky

  • Anne

    March 2, 2018 at 3:04 pm

    Happy Birthday to your girls x I hope you have a fabulous birthday party too, how exciting.

  • Sara @ Magical Mama Blog

    March 2, 2018 at 5:47 pm

    Happiest of birthdays to your little ones and cheers to mom and dad!
    #FridayLinky

  • Jo – Pickle and Poppet

    March 2, 2018 at 10:48 pm

    That is a lovely poem. I hope they have a wonderful time – in my mind a traditional party would be better than soft play, or is that just not the case anymore? #ThatFridayLinky

  • Dad

    March 3, 2018 at 8:17 am

    Happy birthday to the girls! I hope the home party goes well. #ThatFridayLinky

  • Musings of a tired mummy…zzz…

    March 10, 2018 at 10:45 am

    Happy birthday to the girls! 6 is a lovely age because children have gained confidence from being at school but still need their mum! #thatfridaylinky

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