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The Big Event dawns! More or less... kinda. Well, my excuse is that people in the East end of the world are already celebrating (and the minor detail that I accidentally clicked 'post' earlier and folk may be confused).
I should do a "Tatiana through the years", but that's old hat by now. Done pretty often. What can I do then. I always aim for the unique, but this year, somehow... it's just the "Omg, my baby's an adult!" that hits me over and over.
Was it really 21 years ago that I held the scrawny little monkey for the first time? Was she really that stroppy, curly-haired little girl who hated having everyone pinch her cheeks? The little tomboy whose idea of fun was a mud garden? Or roughing it down the hill with the dog? The teen who was so driven over her aikido? My passionate, kind, smiley, bubbly, simply awesome baby girl turned adult daughter. I loved you through every phase. Every chapter of your book was a new adventure to enjoy.
Oh heck... here it is again... : )
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Yes, my sweet girl... you've every mother's dream. I'm so, so, so very proud of who you are, for the wonderful woman you've become. I'm grateful for the friend I have in you. I always wanted a BFF and you're it, when you're not my 'evil twin' *grins* Thank you for giving me 21 amazing years. Today starts a new chapter in your life, one where people will expect you to be responsible *koff* but I know you can do it and you'll do it with flair... because that is YOU!
I love you... WE love you... You are So loved! Happy 21st Birthday, sweet Tatiana!
Marvelous... You did good... every right to be proud, but then Tat had a lot to do with it too I'm sure..
ReplyDeleteGlad you included the slide show...I hadn't seen it... excellent.
I heard that the royal wedding was originally scheduled for today but when they discovered it's Tat's birthday, they rescheduled. How thoughtful.
Thanks Bert : ) To me, she turned out wonderfully almost in spite of her parents. She's one amazing girl. I'm so lucky!
ReplyDeleteOh boy, let the fun begin! Happy Day to Tat.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful slide show. She's sure on her way.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bert... =)
ReplyDeleteMom, the vid made me cry all over again. I love you so much and I'm so lucky to have you and dad as parents and friends. I feel so lucky to have you both and if I could choose all over again who I wanted my friends and family to be, I'd choose you guys again and again, every time. I love you so so so much! Thank you!!!
Jule... Thanks! =]
Oops, meant to ask about the song. Who and what?
ReplyDeleteHi Tat! Be good now.
It's right at the beginning of the Vid, Jule =) It's Every Mother's Dream - Teresa James =)
ReplyDeleteI'm always good ;)
The song is "Every mother's dream" by Theresa James. It's meant to be a wedding song, I think.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.projectwedding.com/wiki/song_show/every-mother-s-dream
Ah... Tat beat me to it : )
ReplyDeleteShe's incredibly breathtakingly beautiful Tint.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Tatiana!!! You have such an adventure ahead of you...lucky girl.
She definitey has all the wonderfulness and brightness of a navy flare ;-)
ReplyDeleteCherie, if I could have chosen a daughter, I honestly couldn't have chosen better : ) Cherry on top is that she's beautiful inside and out... and brainy too.
ReplyDeleteKatey, Yes!! =D
Cherie, thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteKatey... Ha! I love that! Thanks!! =D
Ma.. Awwww... *Hugs* I Love you so much!!! I couldn't have chosen a better mum either!
This is a wonderful, beautiful tribute to a special girl! Happy Birthday, Tat, and may you have many more filled with joyous things!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful, Tint. Happiest of birthdays, Tat! You are awesome and, I think, a perfect mixture of the very best parts of your mom and dad. Happy "legal" life. :)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed geting to know a little more about a remarkable young woman. Well done. Thank you for sharing your Joy
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Tat ,Tint, Jorg
That was hilarious, the paper I mean. The slide show is very touching. The love just sparkles off the page. Tint, Tat looks so much like you! Great family.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY, TAT!!!!! The best for the new year and the better best for the rest!
ReplyDeleteLoved the newspapaer, the blog, the comments.. everything on this blog, Tint! will have to come back for the video, though.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAT !!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute to your beautiful daughter Tint. Hugs.
I always think that mothers should get congratulations first for getting their children through the long months to each birthday - hehehe - so Happy Birthing Day to you first Tint, and then a huge Happy 21st Birthday and welcome to the world of 'grown-up' to your beautiful Tatiana.
ReplyDeleteOh Tint..I'm in tears here. We mothers love so deeply! What an absolutely touching video you have posted. She is soo loved.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteTint, we congratulate parents with their children's birthday too, here in the Netherlands. So, congratulations to you ... you have a stunning daughter (but then again ... she has a stunning mother)
:))
How wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteTint, we congratulate parents with their children's birthday too, here in the Netherlands. So, congratulations to you ... you have a stunning daughter (but then again ... she has a stunning mother)
:))
How wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteTint, we congratulate parents with their children's birthday too, here in the Netherlands. So, congratulations to you ... you have a stunning daughter (but then again ... she has a stunning mother)
:))
Happy birthday to a beautiful girl.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY 21ST TAT!!! Amazing how fast the years go. i remember you sharing all these pics throught the years. what a tearful video ;) and i think she's proved already she can be responsible. you have a fantastic young lady, best friend there Tint!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! And happy 21st!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much to everybody! Especially those who congratulated mom too... She definitely deserves it for putting up with me for 21 years! Haha! I really appreciate all these birthday wishes! Thanks guys! =D
ReplyDeleteAw babes... you were easy to put up with (except between the ages of 13 and 15 LOL) Muah!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting and wonderful! Happy birthday to Tat and happy memories to you, Mom!
ReplyDeleteGuess I missed it. Teresa James...hmm.
ReplyDelete...always? :)
Tint that was wonderful and she does look like you!
ReplyDeleteShe lives in S Africa?
happy bday..
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