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I took this picture at the park a few weeks ago, and I can’t believe how grown-up Tazie looks.\u00a0 She could easily pass for a four-year-old, due to her height and verbal skills.\u00a0 Stop growing, kiddo!\u00a0 I want to enjoy these precious days a little longer!<\/p>\n
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Sometimes I spot one of the kids out of the corner of my eye and it takes my breath away how grown-up they’ve gotten. Just recently, I caught a glimpse of Susie sitting in the backseat of the car and I could have sworn she looked like a teenager! 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