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To my tween on her birthday

I was never a tween, that was not a phrase which existed when I was 12.

We were too busy having fun growing up that it did not matter what we were called!

So here as a tween,  in this device driven life, here comes some simple words to help the terrible teens pass by easily.

The golden rule :

Words which Ella(Cinderella to the ones without daughters)  lived by:

And the rest follow

Be comfortable in your own skin

This is the age when your body changes and it becomes unfamiliar. Clothes which once seemed comfortable now feel confining.

Weight gain and acne become common. Accept it, this is part of the growing up process.

Live within the means

Some parents have plenty and some struggle to manage to provide the basic needs.

It is the age where we look at others and want more than we need.

Understand that we have enough to manage but remember that we need to make it last.

Family matters

We mean everything and they mean well. They want the best for you.

Believe them when they say it’s good for you. And when they say it’s not!

Love your sister

She is your best friend, and will always be.

Even when your other best friends walk away, you can trust her to comfort you.

Be passionate

Have a dream, follow it, slowly over the years.

Be what you want to be, but follow it with passion.

Dress like a girl!

Mommy's dresses are for when you are her age! Wear pretty colours, short cropped tops, flared skirts, pants, polka dots!  Dress up and feel good!

Exercise

It goes a long way in maintaining a positive attitude and a genuine smile.

Start young to stay disciplined. The early mornings keep you energetic through the day!

“How we spend our days, of course, is how we spend our lives,” Annie Dillard