The days march forward, but do we ever (really) grow up?

The day my daughter finished primary school, we got ready as normal. Ate breakfast, and with radio playing, just as we were away to leave the house, a song came on.    When I Grow Up, from the musical Matilda.    As a wee one, my eldest watched Matilda on repeat. Transfixed by the story. The characters. The warmth of