For me, having kids caused me to forget my age. I remember my two boys age, and my wife’s age, but often forget mine. The other day I was trying to think how old I was when my first son was born, and had to do the math. My age isn’t something I think about.
Except for this year, when I turned 30, which sucks enough that I can remember it. I’m sure I’ll be thinking I’m 30 for many years to come.
I have to say, I totally understand forgetting that you’ve turned a year (or years) older and thinking you were younger than you are…but I don’t understand thinking that you’re older than you actually are.
I’m 33 but I’ve caught myself almost telling people I’m 31 because I haven’t made any deal about my birthday for a while and haven’t practiced saying in my head, “Now I’m [my new age]” like I used to do as a kid. But why would I mistakenly think I was 34? I guess that’s one brain glitch I don’t have! Whew.