2 days till the birthday party

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Keira turns 7 this weekend. We've known about this for some time since she has been giving us the daily countdown each morning for the last few months. I think I'm still in denial but I can see this girl is growing up on me. And fast. I'm sure I didn't start slamming doors till I was at least 10 years of age. But she's a good girl and even said to me, 'mummy I don't mind if you don't get me a present this year. I really don't'. Birthdays mean parties and parties mean work. And I am here to … {Keep Reading...}

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