Turning 5

When you were little, you'd ask, "When can I wear nailpolish?" and I'd answer, "When you're five".  You'd ask "When can I chew gum?" and I'd answer, "When you're five".  Five always seemed like such a long way off.  Such a safe number.  And here we are.  Today we put on polish (very pale, bought at Whole Foods and just on the toes).  We also let you chew gum (sugar free).  Just because you're five doesn't mean I can throw you to the wolves just yet.  We'll talk about that when you're ten.