9 months

I never really think about how old I am or how old I will be on my next birthday. I never make a count down from one year to another. I just live life going from day to day. But my dad made me laugh when he brought up the fact that I will be turning 16 this year, here's why...

My dad says "Mariah in 9 months you will be 16! That's about how long a pregnancy is. So it's kind of like you are pregnant."
I responded with "Yes dad I will be 16 in 9 months, but I am most defiantly not pregnant!"
He says "No no its totally like you're pregnant. You just conceived the thought that you will be 16 and you have about 9 months to prepare. This starts your first trimester, you'll start to feel sick just thinking about being 16. You will worry about everything changing and how it's a big step that comes with big responsibilities. Next you'll head into your second trimester, right about when summer starts. So you'll be just fine and a little excited. You'll just enjoy the time you have left as a fifteen. But then your third trimester... You'll be ready for 16. You are just done with fifteen. You want your license and a boyfriend and whatever else comes with 16. You'll plan a party and worry about where the party will be, who will be there, and what you'll wear. Then BAM! Your birthday comes and you are 16!! Everything's over. Just like that all the planning and worrying over with. After 9 long months one day is all it takes and you are 16."
"...." I have no responds and just stare at him blankly...
Dad "See totally works. Just like you are pregnant."
I just say "... It's so weird that what you just said makes total sense."

I love how my dad can think of this and totally make sense our of it. I guess I'm pregnant now... Not sure how I feel about this. ;)