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'Magic Boo' Alba Play Diaries 9/1/25

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In the Turnpike, Alba granted me a wish.

I said, I’d love to swim just like a fish!

Immediately, that wish was granted to me.

And I found myself swimming in the sea!

 

With her wand, Alba then said ‘magic boo’

With those words, Alba granted me wish 2.

I said, big numbers I would wish to know.

Because the only numbers I know are low.


That’s because you’re very silly, Alba said.

Then she waved her wand above her head.

Suddenly, I could count to a million and ten.

I get a clever sticker for that, there and then!

 

Alba then granted me my wish number 3.

I told Alba, a cute puppy, I now wished to be.

With Alba’s wand and her words ‘magic boo’

That third wish of mine, suddenly came true!


I panted and barked, dipped my nose in sauce.

Me just being a silly old Granddad of course!

Then before we ate our tea, came my wish 4.

I simply wished to be this happy for evermore!

 

Silly Granddad xxx

 

(this pic was taken after her first swimming lesson this week, me only knowing low numbers is a running joke we have!)

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