Chez Spud

There is only one thing more astonishing than how fast your children grow up…and that’s how fast other people’s children grow up. I think you notice it more because you don’t see them day to day but, even when you do, birthdays are a time to take stock and goggle at just how fast that helpless little babe has turned in to the funny, warm, sophisticated little lady you see before you.

This is Violet Blush, first born and only daughter of The Wife. Isn’t she a peach? She’s a rock chick through and through and, from a very young age, has had clear ideas about her wardrobe choices which are on on the edgy/urban/punk side with accessories galore…hats, caps, shades, yards of beads and badges. That’s pretty cool for a just turned four year old don’t you think? She puts me to shame, but then that’s what happens when you shop at the local saddlery and allow overly precious haberdashery items in your wardrobe.

But, my, how you have grown Lady Violet! It seems like only yesterday that you were a tiny baby, addicted to door bouncers and taggies. Now look at you, all grown up and pink as a pink thing from pinkland..with matching pink nail varnish of course. Won’t be long before you’ll be allowed to dye your hair pink, Stephanie style. Will your Mama still straighten and crimp it for you when it’s pink?

We all love your spirit, your courage and your infectious laugh. However we remain puzzled by your hatred of tomatoes and wonder if Charlie & Lola have anything to do with this?

We loved your birthday party and thought you looked very swish. Did you go home with all 10 balloons that you were ‘just holding’ or did some grown up force you to share them out? When you’re older I will give you your own Grudge Book and teach you my evil ways….

Happy Birthday lovely Violet, precious not-such-a-baby girl  xxx

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