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Wow, eighteen! That’s a HUGE milestone. Feels like just yesterday we were celebrating your Sweet Sixteen, and now you’re officially an adult. Crazy how time flies, right? It’s a moment packed with excitement, anticipation for the future, and maybe just a touch of “what do I do now?!”

But amidst all the possibilities and choices suddenly opening up, it’s easy to get a little overwhelmed. There’s the pressure of figuring out college, career paths, navigating new freedoms, and making big decisions. It can feel like you’re standing at the foot of a mountain, unsure which path to take to the summit.

14 min read 2951 words

Seventy years young, huh? Well, congratulations on officially qualifying for senior discounts and the early bird special! It seems like just yesterday we were… well, let’s be honest, I can’t remember yesterday. But I’m sure it was something mildly embarrassing that involved questionable fashion choices and even more questionable dance moves, just like every other decade of your life. And now you’re seventy! The golden age of naps, remembering things wrong, and telling the same stories over and over.

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Another year has zoomed by, hasn’t it? It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating your last birthday, and now you’re even more grown up and amazing! Time flies when you’re having fun – and watching you blossom into the incredible person you’re becoming is definitely a whole lot of fun.

Sometimes I wish I could freeze time, just for a little bit, so I could hold onto these precious moments of your childhood a little longer. But then I realize that every new year brings exciting new adventures and opportunities, and I wouldn’t want you to miss out on any of them! Growing up is a journey, and I’m so lucky to have a front-row seat to yours.