But in the meantime, he will have to be happy with notching up his ninth birthday today on 9/9/09.

Will is planning a birthday party with family and friends, but otherwise has no special plans for the day. And as for getting a day off school? “Absolutely not,” said his father.

According to numerologists, the number nine is associated with tolerance, generosity, success and a deep love of life, so the next 90 years should be pretty good for Will.