Happy 18th birthday, Tamsyn

Today is my oldest grandchild’s 18th birthday. I can’t believe how the years have flown by since I was presented with my first precious granddaughter. She was such a sweet little girl, and one of the cute things I remember about her is how she would sit on my carpet with a little plastic cup filled with popcorn, and eat it so daintily, one piece at a time. It seems that she’s since progressed from popcorn to Belgian waffles.

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She doesn’t have to worry about calories though, as her dance and gymnastics really keep her in trim.

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I wish I could do the same tricks that she can.

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Even when she goes on holiday, she can’t resist trying out her ballet moves in foreign lands, both in warm weather,

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and in cooler climes.

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She’s a free spirit, who’s always on the go,

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and has a wicked sense of humour too. She has so many friends, and is such fun to be with.

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She can strike a cool pose at the drop of a hat,

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and isn’t afraid to try the latest look.

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I wish that I could be there for her Vegas-themed party this coming weekend. I wonder if her costume will be something like this?

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So here’s to you, my now not so little twinkle-toes.

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Love you to the moon and back. Have an awesome birthday, and an even more amazing party on Saturday. Let the fun begin!

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