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Raising a Daughter With High Self Esteem After A Divorce

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Divorce is hard and complicated. There’s no denying that. It may take a toll on everyone’s life, even on us – the adults who are supposed to have an established confidence and set of values. Raising a daughter with high self esteem after a divorce can be hard, but it can be done.

We can only imagine how hard a divorce can be for a child or a teenager who is only beginning to get their sea legs in life. Especially for young women, who are under constant pressure to act, think, and look a certain way. How to make sure they are self-assured, confident, and have a resilient self-image? “It takes a village to raise a child”, but it takes a whole country to raise a daughter with high self-esteem. Especially after such an emotionally confusing time like a divorce, when the entire family learns new means of communicating.

What Is Self-Esteem?

Self-esteem is, in short, a subjective evaluation of the child’s own worth. It consists of two aspects: how they see themselves and how they think others perceive them. It is vital, as it affects how they interact with others. Will your daughter be an attention seeker? Or maybe a charismatic leader? It all depends on their view of themselves.

What Affects a Young Girl’s Self-Worth?

A study says that girls as young as seven are faced with extreme pressure to be “perfect”. The media sets impossible beauty standards for our kids long before they should be concerned about their looks. It later affects their perception of femininity. Girls should feel valid for who they are, not for how they look. Lack of body confidence can prevent young girls from wearing certain clothes, speaking up in school, and even socializing with peers.

 

As https://www.survivedivorce.com/ states – the only good way to survive divorce is to arm yourself with good, solid information. And there is no denying that you, as a parent, are the biggest example for your kids. How do you interact with your partner post-divorce? What language do you use? Without a healthy family model, it may be hard for a young girl to shape relationships based on trust and kindness. Children learn by mimicking social interactions, so encourage your daughter with your own relations. You are the biggest authority to your child – use your power well.

Parent-Daughter Communication Is Key.

Every child may react differently to new circumstances. One can adjust to the separation quickly; another one will feel unsettled and need mental counseling. It is important to remember that a divorce is not only parents’ trouble. Don’t let your daughter feel alone with the anxiety of her whole life shifting to a brand new state.

What is crucial for every girl’s self-esteem is the father-daughter connection. After all, the father sets an example of how she will handle her future relations with men. What boundaries will she set? How confident will she be in them? That’s why it is so important to know the impact divorce has on one’s’ confidence.

A mothers’ impact is just as powerful. With them, young girls learn how to handle the social roles of a partner, working woman, aunt, wife, parent, and friend. How to care for themselves and their mental health. Your daughter will feel confused about all that society demands from her, so set a standard for her education and future career. It will show her what aspects of her life to prioritize. 

Talk With Her.

During a divorce, some trust issues may arise between you. Your daughter may feel like she did something wrong. She may feel unwanted and redundant. How do I reconnect with my daughter? How do I reassure her of her importance? The answer is conversation.

Remember – she doesn’t need to know all the small details of your divorce. But let her know what’s happening, why, and most importantly: that everything will be OK.

Treat her questions seriously. Spend time answering them. Don’t say things like, “That’s a silly question!” even in a laughing manner. They can trigger low self-esteem. Some matters can seem obvious for you, but a child doesn’t know much about divorce. It may seem very scary and complicated.

Do not answer for your partner.  When your daughter asks questions about your former partner, motivate her to ask them themselves. After the divorce, emotions are often heated. And it’s better not to influence your daughter’s bond with a former partner. By letting her make her own choice, you will boost her self worth.

Do not bad-mouth your ex in front of your daughter. How you react to divorce is a valuable lesson of how she can handle similar situations in the future. Try not to pass negative views of relationships to your daughter. It may be hard to overcome anger and sadness. But think about all the long term mental perspectives you are giving your child.

Work On A Routine

Routines are fundamental in day-to-day life. They make us feel secure and in control. With young girls, it is no different. Going back to normal life after a divorce can be quite a struggle. Routines will make your everyday battles much easier.

Separation is a big change. Try to insert small patterns in your days. By doing this, you will let your child know she has something certain. Something that won’t change. It may be a talk about your day before bed or a weekly hike. With that, even when your daughter’s reality changes, she still has anchors to hold on to. Is your routine a basketball practice? Perfect! You can validate her efforts by praising her. Say how proud you are about her development – her self-worth will thrive.

What’s more, identifying small routines teaches an important lesson – time management. They are also good habits. When your daughter gets older, things like washing her hands before meals, packing for school, or spending time with family will be automatic.

It’s Your Time

After a divorce, your daughter will need plenty of support. How you will guide her through this major change will have a key impact on her view of herself. Don’t let your child feel like divorce is happening because of their own imperfection. Make time for bonding, family time, and talks about emotions. And don’t forget that your ex is also your child’s parent. If you both act respectfully towards your girl’s needs, she will overcome the divorce in no time with high self-esteem and bright hopes for the future. 

 

 

 

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Becca and Ken Love Their Suburu Forester

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Becca and Ken are moving to the California Coast.

My oldest daughter, Becca, has been moving around quite a bit throughout her adult life.  After she graduated college in Alabama, she moved to Norfolk, Virginia to attend grad school. She lived there for a few years until she met her husband, Ken. She moved with Ken to Denver, then to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. While they lived in Canada, Becca started taking an online course to complete here Master of Library Science.  She applied for librarian jobs in Canada, but was never hired there. Ken is a plant ecologist. His job in Calgary was to do plant studies ahead of the Alberta Pipeline. When the work stopped on the pipeline, he was laid off. They started looking for a job all over again. Ken found a job back in Virginia, this time to Richmond. While they lived Richmond, Becca was hired as a part time Children’s Librarian. And Ken was laid off again. 

They decided that both of them would look for jobs in Denver, Colorado, which is where they wanted to live. They fell in love with the area when they lived there the first time. Becca was the first one to find a job there, her first real full time job in her chosen field. She was a Children’s Librarian there. During the next eight months, Ken applied for every job in his field that became available in Denver. He was just having no luck finding a job there. Then, in August last year, he was hired by a company in California. He new job let him pursue the field of plant ecology in an area where wine is produced.  Then came Becca’s quest to find a position where she could be happy, working in a library, with children. Last month she went to an interview for a job with a library in the area where they are going to be living, but did not get the job. Then, in a fluke of timing, the person who did get the job changed their mind, and it was offered to Becca. They are not in the process of moving to the California coast from Denver.

Their Suburu Forester has served them well.

One thing that has been constant during all this moving around, has been their Suburu Forester. They drove that car for more than ten years, all over the United States, and most of western Canada. It has been a great car for camping, exploring, job hunting, moving, and just everyday life. They loved it so much that when they bought a second car, it was another Suburu. They take their two dogs sightseeing every free weekend. When I went to visit in Colorado last October, Becca drove me all over the place, to all the sites to see, the restaurants she loves, to her library, and where ever else we needed to go. I think if I ever buy another car, it will be a Suburu. 

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Our Trip To Richmond Part 6

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On Monday, we met up with Becca again at her house, and went to Boychik’s Deli for breakfast again. Ken met us there. We decided that we would go back over to the shopping center where we had eaten dinner the night before and go to the New Balance Shoe Store. Fabgrandpa really needed a good pair of shoes. It didn’t take long for us to get waited on. The saleswoman measured his feet, and brought out the shoes we picked right away. It was probably only twenty minutes from walk in to walk out. He wore his new shoes out of the store. 

Fabgrandpa, Becca, and Ken sitting outside of AC Moore
Fabgrandpa, Becca, and Ken sitting outside of AC Moore

From there we went shopping at another craft store. A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts has some really inexpensive goodies for crafters. I bought some beads for making a couple of necklaces, some glitter heat transfer vinyl for my Cricut, and various other crafty things. I also got a great deal on blank T shirts as they were only 4/$10, or $2.50 each. The best price I have found in stores near me is $3.50. When I came out of the store, I found my three companions sitting outside enjoying the sunshine and nice weather. Can you tell they are amused at me for taking their picture?

Beautiful blooms on the cherry trees.
Beautiful blooms on the cherry trees.

They were sitting under this cherry tree which was in full bloom. It was gorgeous, and I was taking so many pictures of it, and that is probably why they were trying not to laugh at me. 

Another view of the cherry blossoms
Another view of the cherry blossoms

Ken had to get back to work so we drove him back over there. Then Fabgrandpa, Becca, and I went back to her house one last time. We hugged and hugged some more, and said our goodbyes. She took Fabgrandpa’s old shoes, and my Penzey Spices so she could ship them to us. I did not want to take them with us because I was afraid that TSA would confiscate them at airport security. 

Becca's cute doggies, Lexie and Konza
Becca’s cute doggies, Lexie and Konza

We were really early getting to the airport, but we wanted to miss the afternoon traffic on I-95. We arrived with plenty of time to spare, and turned in our rental car. The Enterprise employee called for the airport wheelchair assistance for us, and pretty soon the attendant showed up with two wheelchairs. He was a pretty big guy and was able to push both of us along with our luggage. Again, he was very very pleasant, talking with us along the way, and asking us if we needed to stop for a restroom break or for food. I can not tell you how impressed I was with the service from the employees of the contractor who supplied the wheelchair service. 

Aveda Moisturizer
Aveda Moisturizer

We got to the security check point, and all was going good until my things went through the scanner. I had packed a bottle of Aveda Moisturizer that I bought in Carytown and paid $41 for. It was 3.5 ounces, 1.5 ounces more than is allowed by law. I was about to cry, because Aveda has the best moisturizer ever, and because it was $41. I was begging and told that TSA person that I am old, I NEED my moisturizer, and for goodness sake, I’m on Social Security and I spent $41 for that tiny bottle of moisturizer. At that point, just before I burst into tears, the agent put my bottle of moisturizer back in my toiletry bag and waved me through. I know it was not supposed to happen that way, but what would you do if it was you? I probably should have left it with Becca to be shipped to me with all the other things. 

Fabgrandpa taking the wheelchair ride at the airport
Fabgrandpa taking the wheelchair ride at the airport

After all that, we got to our departure gate about two and a half hours early. While it was going to be a long wait, we thought it would be a ot better than sitting in traffic on the interstate. We had also decided to get something eat after we got to the gate. But, as soon as we got to the gate, the gate attendant for Delta asked us if we would like to get on the flight that was just getting ready to take off. We said, yes, of course we would! So, they checked our bags, since we were the last ones to board the plane, and we were taken right on the plane, and got the first seats in coach, in row 10. It was nice to get close to the front of the plane, but the seats were really close together, and we are both fat, so we were scrunched in like a couple of sardines! And, because there was no seat in front of us, there was no lap tray. Well, there was one, but it folded out of the arm rest between us, and because we were so packed in there, we couldn’t get it out, LOL! 

Circling the airport in Atlanta on the way home.
Circling the airport in Atlanta on the way home.

The air traffic in the Atlanta sky kept us circling for about a half hour. We finally got on the ground, to the gate and off the plane, where wheelchairs were waiting for us. The attendant, again, was such a cheerful guy, and took us all the way to baggage claim, and then out to the shuttle parking for off site parking garages. It was good to be almost home. While this may not have been the most exciting trip I have ever written about, it was one that I thoroughly enjoyed. I loved seeing my daughter’s new home, and all the hugs I got from her. I hope to be able to see her again soon. I was also really happy to learn that there is airport wheelchair assistance available. Where are you planning to go on your next trip? I think we are going to Arizona next. 

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Our Trip To Richmond Part 5

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Sunday in Richmond was another fun day. We gave Becca and Ken a break from us, and we went to IHOP for breakfast. It was close to the hotel, and easy to find. After breakfast, our friends, Cheryl and Katie, met up with us. We had gotten our signals crossed somehow, and because we were supposed to meet them at Cracker Barrell, we went ahead over and just had coffee and dessert while they ate lunch. It was so fun to see them and talk for a while. We met them when we worked at Granite Hill Camp Resort in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania back in 2007, the last year we worked at a privately owned campground before we went to work for the National Park Service. I was the night shift supervisor, and Cheryl was the day shift supervisor. Our shifts overlapped for several hours each day, and we became friends while working there. Her daughter, Katie, worked at the campground, mostly at the boat rental shack. 

Fabgrandpa and me with Katie
Fabgrandpa and me with Katie

Katie is a sweetheart. She just celebrated her one year anniversary of marriage to her charming husband. She drove her mom up from the Northern Neck of Virginia where they live now to meet us. 

Here we are with Cheryl
Here we are with Cheryl

Meeting up with Cheryl and talking for two hours was like we just saw her last week, even though it has been nine years since we worked together. She was always fun to talk to, and that has not changed one bit. 

Mama duck with some of her brood of babies
Mama duck with some of her brood of babies

When we walked out of Cracker Barrell, we found this Mama and Papa duck with a brood of ducklings. I think they were lost, but there was a lake nearby and that is probably where they were headed. Cheryl, Katie and I decided to go shopping at Michael’s, which was over by the IHOP where we had breakfast. Yes, more things to stuff in my suitcase on the way home. We had to say our goodbyes to Cheryl and Katie much too soon, but they had to get headed towards home. We went back to the hotel and rested a big, and might have napped a bit too. 

When I was refreshed, I called Becca and asked her if she and Ken wanted to go get something to eat. We decided on going to Longhorn Steaks. No good road trip is complete for us without a good, tender, juicy steak. Dinner was as go0d as we expected it to be. While were leaving Longhorn, we saw a New Balance store and decided to come back over there the next day to get Fabgrandpa a pair of shoes. 

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Our Trip To Richmond Part 4

Karen · 1 Comment

 

Carytown Square

Carytown Square

Saturday in Richmond started out at Boychik’s Deli again for breakfast.  We decided to head in to Carytown. Carytown is an urban retail district along Cary Street in Richmond. There are more than 230 shops and restaurants, and is home to the Byrd Theatre.  The area was developed in the 1930’s and the first strip mall in the area was opened there in 1938. Carytown is a popular destination for locals and tourists. We found a some shops we loved, but there was entirely too much walking for me. Fabgrandpa was getting winded, too. 

Penzey Spices
Penzey Spices

The first shop I went in was Penzey Spices. I love to try new rubs and herb seasoning combinations, so this place was a treasure chest! I spent way too much money in there. I got some Vietnamese Cinnamon, some vanilla, some Tuscan Sunset, some Sunny Paris, some white peppercorns, and I can’t remember what all else.

This is a cook's treasure chest!
This is a cook’s treasure chest!

I didn’t bring them home with me because I did not have any room for them in my suitcase, and I was afraid that the security people would take them away from me at the airport. So, Becca is shipping them to me. I can hardly wait for them to get here! I’ll be grilling every day. 

AlterNatives
AlterNatives

My favorite shop of all was the AlterNatives Free Trade Shop. They sell crafts and products made by indigenous women from Central and South America. I bought a pretty blue necklace that goes with the outfit I was wearing that day that was made out of nuts. I am amazed at the quality and craftsmanship of the piece. There were also home decor items, clothing, shoes, mirrors, and more. Fabgrandpa bought a Jaquar vase that was handmade in Nicaragua. 

Clothing made by indigenous women in South America
Clothing made by indigenous women in South America

If you find yourself in Carytown, you have to go in there. I love that they support women’s businesses and empower them to be able to support themselves and their families. They have a shop online, but it doesn’t have nearly as much merchandise as there is available at the physical location on Cary Street. Here are some pictures I took of things I really liked:

Metal Wall Sculpture
Metal Wall Sculpture

 I want this metal wall scupture for my living room. It is so beautiful, hand crafted, and unusual. 

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Carved wooden serving pieces; onyx elephants; and a metal rooster. 

These items are typical of what is available in the store. There are so many unique hand carved or hand crafted items from which to choose. 

Tree wall sculpture
Tree wall sculpture

I love tree art, so this metal tree wall sculpture appealed to me. 

Woven shoes
Woven shoes

These woven shoes are so cute. Becca tried a pair on. I didn’t because I did not have an inch of space in my suitcase to be able to take them home, but I can tell you that if I could have gotten them on the plane, I would have a pair. Please go look at the website. These women are just to talented. 

After leaving Carytown, we went to downtown Richmond to The Hard Shell Restaurant for dinner. I was wanting to get steamed blue crabs while I was in Richmond, but we could not find a place that served them at a restaurant. The only places we found were like seafood shops where you could buy them by the bushel basket or by the dozen. Since we did not want to stink up Becca’s house with crabs, we chose the next best thing and went to a restaurant that had crab legs on the menu. I forgot to take pictures because I was busy talking and enjoying the company of Becca and Ken. I have never been to a restaurant where they had a combination plate of ribs and crab leg, but since I love both of those things, that is what I ordered. I wasn’t disappointed.  That is probably why I didn’t take pictures, too, because my hands were full of crab legs and barbecue! It was a very satisfying meal. My entree came with asparagus and a potato croquette. We finished off dinner with key lime pie. 

That was a great ending to a busy day. We all enjoyed the shopping and the eating, but Fabgrandpa and I were ready to drop Ken and Becca off at their house and get back to our comfy bed at the hotel. 

 

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Our Trip To Richmond Part 3

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We got a  good nights sleep, but were not quite ready to take on Richmond just yet. We met up with Becca at her house, and then we all went to Boychik’s Deli for breakfast. Ken, Becca’s fiancé met us there.

Boychik's Deli
Boychik’s Deli

We were a bit too late for breakfast, but the waitress told us we could order anything on the breakfast menu that did not have “gravy or syrup involved.” Boychik’s  Deli is a Jewish deli located in Glen Allen, VA. It is right next door to Ken’s office, so he and Becca have eaten there many times.

Boychik's Inside
Boychik’s Inside

The deli has been in business since 1990. They serve a variety of breakfast and lunch choices and also do catering. I was impressed with their full service deli featuring Boar’s Head products.

Catering by Boychik's
Catering by Boychik’s

If I lived in Richmond I would be going there often. You can see their menu here. If you go on a road trip to Richmond, it is on my “must eat” places. 

After breakfast, we went back over to Becca’s place to see her house and meet her fur babies, Konza and Lexi. We were greeted at the door by them, and sufficiently sniffed out from front to back by both of them, LOL. They are cute, well behaved dogs that were rescued while Becca and Ken lived in Canada. 

Lexi is the blonde, and Konza the brunette.
Lexi is the blonde, and Konza the brunette.

It was so good to see my Becca! She looks so good, and has a job she loves. I think that when a person is happy in their work it makes a big difference in their whole life. She is working as a children’s librarian and gets paid to read to children, create bulletin and flannel boards, and plan book related events at the library. 

Becca with her Dad, Fabgrandpa
Becca with her Dad, Fabgrandpa

We rested a bit and decided to cook out on the grill later that evening , then Fabgrandpa and I went back to our hotel and took a nap. 

me and Becca at her house.
me and Becca at her house.

I got a chance to look at all her crafting supplies and fabric, because as you know, I am a fabric collector! She is too, a chip off the old block that girl. She showed me the quilt she made, and some of the items she knitted and crocheted. The painting on the wall in the photo above with Fabgrandpa is her work, too. She is a very talented girlie. 

When Ken came home from work, we cooked steaks on the grill. They were served with roasted root vegetables and a tossed salad. We visited with them some more, then headed back over to the hotel for the night. Tomorrow, we go see Richmond. 

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Our Trip To Richmond Part 2

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When we landed in Richmond, imagine our surprise to find wheelchair assistants waiting for us at the door of the plane! We were picked up right there when we got out the door, and wheeled all the way to the Enterprise Car Rental parking garage. The attendant in Richmond asked us if we needed to make a stop at the restroom, and if we needed to get something to eat. I’m telling you, if you are not traveling because you can’t walk through the airport, don’t put it off any longer. Delta has got you covered. Actually, I was told that most major airlines provide the wheelchair service now. 

The Fairfield Inn
The Fairfield Inn

After we picked up our rental car, we depended on my Google Maps app on my iPhone to get us to the hotel. HA! That witch took us around the block several times, got us thoroughly lost in interstate traffic, and made me a nervous wreck before we got to our hotel. It took us from about 6:00 p.m. when we picked up the car, until almost 9:00 p.m. to drive the twenty or so miles. We were both frazzled by the time we got there. I don’t understand how something so simple can get so messed up. 

Handicapped accessible bathroom
Handicapped accessible bathroom

I chose the Fairfield Inn on Mayland Drive because it is only five miles from Becca’s house. She did invite us to stay with her, but we like our privacy at night so we opted for a hotel. We have stayed at Fairfield Inns around the country before, so we knew we could expect it to be nice. We were right, too. The bed in the room was soooo comfortable. We both slept really good in it. I had also asked for a handicap accessible room, and had no problem getting it. The only thing I don’t understand about hotels is why they put the handicapped rooms so far from the elevators. Why is that?

Handicapped accessible bath tub
Handicapped accessible bath tub

There was a small refrigerator and a coffee maker in the room, but the refrigerator did not have a little freezer section in it. I was counting on  that to be there so I could refreeze my ice pack for my diabetes supply bag. However, when we checked out I found out that I could have asked at the front desk and they would have put my ice pack in their freezer in the kitchen. 

By the time we got settled in to our room, we were both exhausted by the trip . Becca called just as I was putting the key card in the door. She couldn’t believe how long it took us to get to our room. We told her we were just too tired to come over that night, and made plans to meet at her house for breakfast the next day. 

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Another Year Older

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Last Saturday was my birthday, my 62nd one. The one that makes me old enough to apply for Social Security retirement benefits. I had wanted to work until I was 64, but you all know what happens when we’re busy making plans. Fabgrandpa and I didn’t do anything special. We just sat around the house and watched TV, which was fine with me. Last Saturday was also my granddaughter, Amelia’s birthday. She turned 4 years old, and celebrated with a princess cake.  We tried to do a Facetime chat but it didn’t work, so maybe we’ll try again this weekend.

Amelia and her cake
Amelia and her cake

On Sunday, two of my girls came over and did a “spring cleaning” of our house. They vacuumed, swept, and mopped all the floors. Took down all the curtains and washed and ironed them and put them back up.

Becky ironing curtains
Becky ironing curtains

They vacuumed all the walls, the ceiling, the window sills, and anywhere else they found cobwebs. It was amazing to be able to just sit in my recliner and watch them work. It was a labor of love for them, and I loved them for doing it. I want to add here that Fabgrandpa does all the regular cleaning, laundry, and yard work that gets done around here, and he is busy every single day doing something the things that make our home presentable. I love him so much for taking care of it, and taking care of me.

Emily vacuuming the living room, getting those cobwebs!
Emily vacuuming the living room, getting those cobwebs!

Becky also brought things to make sandwiches: ham and turkey and cheese and bread and pickles. Emily and I enjoyed a glass of white Moscato wine with our sandwiches.  It was a pretty good day, and one of the most thoughtful birthday presents I have ever received. Thank you, girls! While we were eating lunch, they decided they would do this for us on a quarterly basis, and that is most welcome to hear.

I received birthday cards from my son, his wife, and his children. It was fun to see Owen’s and Amelia’s painstakingly scribbled names where they signed my card. They are doing great at writing.  The card I received from my mother included a nice picture of Ulysses S. Grant. She IS a yankee from Detroit, ya know.  And the last present, but one I thoroughly appreciate, was a box of Ruby Red Grapefruit from Pittman & Davis that Becca sent me. It arrived this week, and I couldn’t wait to eat one! They came from Harlingen, Texas, which is where I was living when I learned to love this delicious fruit.

Yummy. These things are huge!
Yummy. These things are huge!

It turned out to be a pretty good birthday. Can’t wait for the next one.

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