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Today is the 44th birthday of my firstborn daughter, Tammy.  I could wax poetic for pages on how wonderful she is but thought I’d do something different – so here are 44 reasons she’s so wonderful – written in no particular order:

1. She taught me the true meaning of love when I first held her in my arms
2. Her wicked sense of humor
3. Steve
4. She’s the family Fashionista
5. She’s a very creative writer
6. Her blog – proof of how creative her writing is
7. She’s a loving and fun aunt to Julia and Lydia
8. Her right brain – blows my mind how artistic she is
9. She’s given me so many unforgettable reasons to wear my “Proud Mom” look
10. We both lived through her teen years!
11. Her loyalty to her friends
12. Her sister is her best friend – finally!
13. She loves cats – and tolerates Mulligan
14. Her shoe collection
15. Her determination and hard work to reach her goals
16. How much fun we can have together
17. She can tell me off when I need to be told off!
18. She knows how to forgive
19. She admits her mistakes
20. She’s smart
21. She loves to read
22. She has good common sense
23. Her grammar is impeccable
24. She thinks of others – even when it’s not really convenient
25. She is prompt with written “thank you” notes
26. She’s the Elvis of Springfield
27. She is gracious when mistaken for me
28. She’s awesome at puns
29. And Tom Swifties
30. She’s one damned fine metalsmith
31. She’s a walking encyclopedia on music, lyrics, songwriters, authors, TV shows, movies
32. She accepts personal responsibility
33. No way does she look like she’s 44
34. She can do anything she puts her mind to doing
35. She’s beautiful….
36. Inside and out!
37. Her sarcastic wit
38. She has a great singing voice
39. And plays the piano quite well too
40. She’s not shy about sharing her opinion on anything
41. She taught me the tricks to Trism
42. She has an excellent vocabulary
43. She’s a closet introvert – just like me
44. She’s Tammy – and I love her more than life and wish her the very best birthday ever!

So Happy Birthday Tammy.  I doubt that I see you today since you and Steve have plans but we’ll celebrate on Tuesday night when I fix your favorites – Mexican Villa tacos and strawberry pretzel salad. 

I love you very much.