TWIN

In case anyone didn't know, I'm a twin, and in one hour and 13 minutes my twin and I will be 29 years old! I cannot fathom that I have spent 29 years next to this absolute nutcase. My mum told me the other day that with the help of groundbreaking new scan footage they've proven twins fight in the womb... Eh? I could have told you all that years ago! Me and Anita have been fighting from the moment our arms and legs had developed. We used to punch each other in the nose whilst sitting in our double buggy as toddlers, and steal and throw away each others dummy's.

Thankfully we've grown out of a few of those old habits (haven't punched her in the nose since 1999 when she said for a joke she wishes she was injured so she could have the day off work - I said I'm sorry!) She is without a shadow of a doubt, my best friend, one of the only people in the world that can make me collapse belly laughing just by giving me a look. She totally gets me, humours me when I'm being a complete idiot (quite often) and absolutely worships the ground my son walks on. She's the funniest, coolest girl I know, slightly mental, with a phobia of apples on buses (that provide no end of entertainment) a cracking sense of humour, and the ability to instantly make me feel better, just by being there.
From the Gloria Estafan, Kylie days, to the Take That/Boyzone era, all through the Spice Girls years where we found ourselves dancing on chairs at the ROyal Albert Hall to 'Who Do You Think You Are!' and continuing through Britney Spears/Backstreet Boys past the Millennium, the end of School/The class of 2000 and into Adulthood!..Where we found ourselves in our early twenties in Clapham and carving our way in the world. Throughout my journey into Motherhood she's been by my side every step of the way, turning up every day for 3 months after Jacob was born and being a constant support throughout the battles.
Thank you neet, it's been an absolute blast! And you are an absolute LEGEND.

Happy Birthday x x x