the "olden days"

Below is my conversation with a 1st grade student yesterday...

Student: (talking something about the Halloween costume his dad wore when he was 9 years old…) Mrs. Barber – how old are you?

Me: Well…maybe I am about as old as your dad. How old is your dad?

Student: I think he is 32.

Me: Well, I am 31…so we are about the same age.

Student: Mrs. Barber – when were you 9 years old?

Me: Oh – it was awhile ago.

Student: Mrs. Barber – were you 9 years old in the “olden days”?

Don't know why...I think it was his innocence in asking me that question...but I had a good laugh. :)