How Old Are Family Members?

How do you remember the age of family members?  I've often gone to family gatherings and can't recall how old some of the folks are, especially folks that are older than I am.  I could never quite get it right.

I think it was about the time that the kids were being born that I realized that all I had to do was recall the year they were born, not their age.  A person's age is only valid for one year; birth year is a constant value.  If I know their birth year and it's their birthday; then I can calculate their age accurately.

I can't always remember the actual birthday month and day, but in today's world birthday celebrations and calendar reminders are everywhere.  If I forget one that's on Facebook, there'll be another 30 people wishing them a happy birthday.

In the case of my kids, it also helps that they are two years apart in their birth year.  Given I know their birthday I can calculate their age.  So there ya go; just remember the year folks were born rather than their age and you've got it covered.

JD, here in the BToS trying to remember the year I was born!!!

PS - My neighbor was born in 1918.  I found it helpful to know that so I could congratulate her on being 94.  She was a wonderful lady who unfortunately passed away right before Christmas.  After living beside her for almost 47 years, I miss her each day when I walk out in the yard and look over to her house and she's not outside to say "Hi" and wave to.