Today is the day my little baby, my Lil Princess hits double figures!
I can’t believe I am a mother to not one but two kids aged 10 and above!
She has requested a few things, as kids do, but the main present, well she had that already! Just this last Saturday actually!
Long gone are the days of mooning over One Direction – check out her 7-year-old drawings of them here – instead, it is time for Little Mix fever!
We have spent the last few weeks hearing their cd on repeat in anticipation of her birthday treat.
A few months back, when I went to the local theatre, I noticed an ad for a show called The Little Mix Experience. A tribute band who played a whole show in the Little Mix way. And it was a few days before her birthday…
Now, I don’t know about you, but I am not keen on the idea of spending around £100 per ticket to see a band… not at her tender years anyway, so this was an ideal opportunity to introduce her to concert culture, in a controlled environment!
We decided that it would be a great treat for her to go with a few friends to see this show.
So, on Saturday, Lil Princess, along with 4 special friends, and one of the mums (who is my special friend) went to see her first concert!
She managed to wrangle a free glowstick from the merchandise man, as I was talking to the lady at the box office, by saying it was her birthday, and then I felt obliged to buy the little bear too!
The show?
Well, we had an awesome time! The audience was full of families and young girls who were Little Mix Crazy and the band didn’t disappoint!
They sang a great mix of new and old hits, along with a couple of covers, and got the whole audience singing and dancing!
And at the end, they did a meet and greet, which was so busy, with all these mini Little Mixers clamouring for photos with the (not real) Little Mix that we ended up slipping away!
I managed to get a couple of videos of them singing (excuse me crooning along to Reggaeton Lento, I couldn’t help it!) for your viewing pleasure!
I am currently trying to remove the CD surreptitiously from the car stereo… but it’s not easy, and to be honest, I quite like Little Mix too!
All that remains is to say Happy Birthday to my gorgeous Lil Princess.
Stop growing up so fast, and making me feel old!
Love you to the moon and back, my sweet girl ❤
A poem I penned for her a few years ago
The biggest blessing of my life,
Becoming a mummy, after being a wife.I love them both equally, yes, it’s true
But with my girl, the things we can do!Shopping, dressing up, hair styles, nails
And when she’s older, advice about males!She amazes and frustrates in equal amounts
But the love that she gives, now that’s what counts.When there are tears, it tears at my heart,
I hate it whenever we are apart.The giggles and laughter, that beautiful sound,
She lights up my life, when she is around.I love my girl, and I’m lucky to be
The mummy to someone so very crazy!Ritu 2016
But I Smile Anyway... 
Mar 16, 2018 @ 07:44:30
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Happy Birthday Priyanka
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Mar 16, 2018 @ 07:45:47
Thanks!
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Mar 07, 2018 @ 08:01:08
Happy Belated Birthday to the lil, lil mix fan.! 😀
Wishing you all the happiness, health and success in your life ahead. Shine bright.!
And lovely poem; it depicts your love.
Btw, where do you live.?
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Mar 07, 2018 @ 11:12:56
Thank you ! I am in the UK. 🙂
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Mar 07, 2018 @ 11:27:49
Oh okayy.😁
Blessings.🌸
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Feb 26, 2018 @ 08:23:26
Happy birthday to your lil princess
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Feb 26, 2018 @ 08:33:09
Thank you Geetha 💜
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Feb 26, 2018 @ 08:50:14
Welcome Ritu ❤
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Feb 25, 2018 @ 06:59:54
Such a lovely poem and still looks new. Belated better wishes to the little one.
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Feb 25, 2018 @ 08:43:00
Thank you Lovely!
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 18:58:17
Beautiful poem, Ritu. And, what a special gift you gave her – a concert with her friends and mother. I’m sure it’s a memory she will always cherish. I can tell by your writing that you have a very loving relationship. I have the same with my mother. She was a great mother growing up, and now she is my best friend. I hope the same for you and your daughter. Thanks for sharing!
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 19:17:06
Thank you so.much Erin. I have the same with my mum so I only hope my own mother/daughter relationship is as strong 😊
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 13:54:38
#milestonemoment. Double figures, the beginning of the end of cute sweet innocence into welcome to teenage angst and get out of my space angst. Sounds like you picked a fabulous birthday treat Ritu…or, go on, admit it… that was coincidence and you wanted to go really yes 😉
Hope you all had a brilliant time and belated happy birthday to her from me #GaTu
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 15:34:54
Lol thanks Gary! It’s not my first choice of music but I have to say I did enjoy it!!!!
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 20:13:08
But is the cd still in the car or these merely the words of music love denial 😇🙃😇
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 20:13:33
It is still there lol!!!!
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 20:20:57
Ha, I fear they will have you indoctrinated very soon and you’ll be off to concerts all the time 😳
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 13:13:27
Belated birthday wishes to the little one. I see that you made her a special experience. Great! It will stay with her for the lifetime!
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 13:13:56
Thanks Arv!
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 13:02:41
Sweet!! The screen on my phone is playing naughty games.
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 13:13:10
Lol! Mine does that plenty too!
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 13:02:11
The poem is very swet. I read it the other day when I was already a bit emotional!
The outing looks amazing.
Happy birthday🤡🤡
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 13:12:49
Thank you so much Orla 💜
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 11:59:20
Wow what a great birthday present. I think experiences often last longer than material items. Thisvis a special onel
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 12:25:08
I hope it stays with her 😊
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 11:59:19
Aww…what a beautiful poem. I’ve never heard of Little Mix. Maybe they haven’t made it over to the States yet. But I do remember taking my youngest to his first concert at 11 and his obsession with then playing the band constantly. I miss those days as my boys are a bit older now.
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 12:24:51
Thanks Phil! Little Mix was an X Factor creation and they’re doing pretty well here!
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 11:58:33
Such a special experience for her! Happy birthday and congrats on a great birthday gift and poem. One lucky little girl. 😊
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 12:24:10
Thank you Debbie!
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 10:59:01
Happy birthday to Lil Princess! Doubble digits is massive!
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 11:19:20
Thank you lovely! Double digits are a big thing indeed! And the other one is turning teenager in a few months!
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 09:49:04
The most joyous moment for any mother including you….to see your dear one grow up and be happy and successful…..belated Happy Birthday to your dear little girl….nice concert pictures….:)
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 11:18:43
Thank you Anindya! It was a lovely day, but I now feel old!
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 09:15:11
Happy Happy Birthday to your Lil Princess!! My “little princess” just turned 19 last week! 19!! How is that possible??!!
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 09:35:39
Wow! I have one turning teen this
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Feb 24, 2018 @ 09:36:00
Sorry! Teen this year too was what I was going to say!
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Feb 21, 2018 @ 17:46:58
Thank you Robbie! 😊
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Feb 21, 2018 @ 17:35:49
A wonderful treat for your little/big girl, Ritu. Your poem is wonderful.
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Feb 21, 2018 @ 08:35:56
WOW 🙂 that was quite a treat for the bday girl 🙂 wishes and blessings from my side to your little princess 🙂
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Feb 21, 2018 @ 12:42:47
Thank you!!!
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Feb 22, 2018 @ 10:52:48
❤
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Feb 21, 2018 @ 02:28:45
Enjoy while you can.
Before you know it, it will be time to sing ” Janne kahan gaye woh din”
My little one is nineteen. Sometimes I still get a hug or kiss when she is in good mood.
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Feb 21, 2018 @ 06:53:25
Oh don’t! I dread the time they think they are too old for mummy and daddy! But then from own experience, I know you always come back to them.I couldn’t imagine a life without my parents hugs and support even now in my 40’s!
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Feb 21, 2018 @ 17:44:34
You are a lucky girl.
Both my parents passed away before I was 40. My father passed away before I came to USA. I did not see my mother for six years after I came to USA. I went back after six years, was there for a month and she passed away three months after that. I feel fortunate that I could be with her for that month but always repent that I could not / did not stay long enough.
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Feb 21, 2018 @ 17:48:40
I feel blessed to have them around. I know I am very fortunate. 😊
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Feb 21, 2018 @ 17:49:34
My Pops had no time with his father and list his mother in his early 20’s … I know he misses them very much.
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 20:26:10
Happy birthday to your sweet daughter and I like your sweet poem, Ritu!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 20:36:32
Thank you Miriam!!!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 20:45:09
Good job, Ritu!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 21:02:37
😍
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 23:08:10
🙂 🙂
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 20:15:34
Happy Birthday to my sweet niece! What a wonderful and exciting birthday present! 😘 💖
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 20:17:24
thank you Aunty Erika 💜💜💜
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 20:56:41
😊😘 💖
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 19:52:29
Hi Ritu, happy birthday to your lil princess. What fun, Little Mix, yeah!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 19:53:09
Thanks Marje! It was actually a really fun night!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 19:53:53
I haven’t been to a concert in ages… I remember going to see Panic At the Disco with my youngest many years ago and it was such fun!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 20:10:28
It was my first in a long while too!!!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 18:55:29
Pawkisses for a Happy Birthday to your Little Purrincess. We loved the poem ❤
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 19:39:57
Thank you 😍💜
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 16:31:12
Happy Birthday, Lil Princess!!👸😊
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 17:35:20
Thanks Uncle Syl!!!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 19:18:32
That made my day 😀 You’re so very welcome!!!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 19:40:05
😙
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 19:52:37
🤗
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 15:22:17
I love a good cover band! A friend of mine is a tribute singer and has a HUGE HUGE fanbase, it’s definitely a skill.
Glad she really loves her birthday!
I’ve nominated you for a sunshine blogger award if you do that kind of thing!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 15:44:44
Thank you Perdita! I’ll hop over to your blog in a bit 😊
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 15:21:21
What a beautiful moment in time! ❤ God Bless you and your little lady! ❤
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 15:44:19
Thank you Annette xcx
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 13:54:56
Happy bday to her… lots of love and amazing post!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 15:41:09
Thank you Shivangi!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 13:20:02
Happy Birthday to your sweet daughter! Love your poem.
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 15:39:45
Thank you!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 10:14:26
Oh yes the years fly by! Sounds like a great idea to go to a tribute band. I’ll add my Happy Birthday. Your Lil Princess has a fab mum. x
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 12:49:45
Thank you Yvonne 💜
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 08:52:40
Beautiful poem! And happy birthday to your daughter! ❤
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 12:48:58
Thank you 💜
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 08:49:49
Happy Birthday to your girl, she has an amazing mama, looks like a wonderful time was had by all ❤️❤️❤️
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 12:48:41
Thank you Jennie 💜💜
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 08:12:02
Happy Birthday to her, this is amazing post, I loved the videos too. Thank you dear Ritu, Love, nia
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 12:48:24
Thank you Nia💜💜
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 07:54:15
Happy birthday to lil princess! I love the video! ❤
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 08:07:00
Thank you!!!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 07:37:43
You are a lovely Mum . Happy Birthday Little Princess have a wonderful day and appreciate your mum. Xxxxx
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 07:38:35
Thank you Aunty Willow ! ❤
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 07:39:43
My pleasure such a lovely experience for to share with you and her friends.💜
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 07:40:18
🐟🐟💜
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 07:42:29
🎂🌞🍹🎁🎁🎁🎁
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 05:59:21
Happy Birthday! I’m not sure who Little Mix is because all my kids are way grown up but I remember my youngest being a Bieber fan and she went to her first concert with her older sister. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 06:53:56
Thank you Janet!
I lost a whole load of newish bands when my kids weren’t interested, but at their age, I am now being introduced to a lot of the modern bands!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 05:54:15
A big birthday hug to Lil Princess. 🙂
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 06:53:12
Thank you !
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 05:37:07
Congratulations with your Lil Princess, Ritu 😀
It was a great gift, as you gave her, I think. A first experience for a concert, as she will never forget and better than something physical gift.
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 06:53:04
Thanks Irene! She has been buzzing since that evening! I can hear her getting up now… time to go all ‘Happy Birthday!’ on her!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 07:12:26
Enjoy!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 05:26:50
And glad you did that fo her – the concert. I’m sure she loved it.
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 06:52:23
It was really cool.. funny watching her acting all grown up with her friends!!!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 21:32:47
Hahaha. Time for teenage headaches are around the corner. Be prepared!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 21:40:32
Oh man!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 21:46:50
But don’t worry, I’m sure you a great mom and you will get through it
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 21:49:48
Well I’ll try my damndest!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 21:51:13
Okay
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 05:26:29
Sweet! Happy birthday to the Lil Princess. 🙂
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 06:52:01
Thank you !
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 05:25:20
A very Happy Birthday to your daughter Ritu. None too sure at the video being for my viewing pleasure but all that jer,jer,jiggling sent my pulse rate up.. I hope your youngster and her friends all had a great time. It sounds like you did.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 06:51:54
Lol ! Thanks David! Hope I didn’t cause any unnecessary health problems posting that video lol!!!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 05:23:35
Happy birthday to Lil Princess! Seen her drawing. Quite commendable for a 7yr old. Wonder what she can do now at 10!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 06:50:56
Thank you! She is into anime at the moment – I should post some of her creations!
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 21:30:51
Okay, you should post them.
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Feb 20, 2018 @ 21:40:19
I will do 😊
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