Kate Middleton & I Are Just Alike

Kate Middleton, I mean Princess Catherine and I are just alike. Seriously,  

though, she and I both attended her wedding even though I brought my pups.

And just keep reading because I'm going to tell you all the other ways we are just alike, she and I.

First, I'd like to thank my pup Bailey who was so loyal and kind as to get up from her peaceful slumber and watch every moment of the Royal Wedding with me.  Even bribing them with the promise of breakfast at our favorite cafe my persuasive personality couldn't talk my daughter's or husband into sharing the nuptials of Princess Diana's baby son Will's with me.  I watched Diana's wedding 30 years ago and wept for the romance of it all.  I was enraptured when she gave birth to her first son William.  I think I may have sent her a congratulations card.  I grieved when she was killed in that horrific car accident, as though I knew her personally.  Of course I was going to have first row seats at the wedding of her son and his beloved. I'm not only a hopeless romantic, I'm a sentimental sap. 

This one pretended to watch with us but I think he was there in spirit only; what do you think?  Typical male.  It was after all, the middle of the night.

I believe the whole thing started (on the West Coast) @ 3:00 am., but I was up bright eyed and enthusiastically premature ready to watch at midnight.  Obviously, patience isn't my greatest virtue.

 I'm here for ya mom!

"Thanks, Bay's.  I knew I could count on someone you."

Anyway, back to the ways in which I relate to Kate Middleton, now Princess of Wales.  Compare and see.

1.     I'm Irish
        She's... not

2.     She drives a Bentley
        I drive a 12 year old minivan

3.     Over one billion people watched her get married
        Over 100 people watched me get married

4.     She'll never have to make another bed in her life
        I'm making mine in between writing this post

5.     Her complexion is that of an English rose
        I'm trying to fix mine with wrinkle repair cream

6.     Once, as a romantic gesture, Prince William landed his helicopter
        in her garden
        Once, my husband left his emergency break off and landed his truck
        in our neighbor's pool

7.     Catherine looks stunning in a hat
        My head's to fat for a hat

8.     Kate has an impeccable English accent
        I can fake an impeccable English accent

9.     My 3 year old granddaughter sports a Tierra
        Princess Catherine now dons a real tierra

10.   Kate is the princess of her castle
        I've always considered myself been the QUEEN at my house

A-Woooooooooo

I know Bailey - I know.  I guess we're not that alike after all but, a girl can dream can't she?  After all, I did have a front row seat at the wedding.

 Ooh my.

Sniff, Snuffle, Sniff.

Whatever mom.

How about we'll just settle for the fact that she's a commoner and I'm a commoner.  NO?  Not anymore?  Okay then, and I know I'm spot on this one...  I'm old enough to be her mother.  Enough said.

My heartfelt congratulations to Prince William and his Princess Kate.  The pups and I wish you a lifetime of profound joy, good health and, well, I guess the wealth thing is a given.

Also,

An old Irish Blessing:

May God Sleep On Your Pillow

Slainte!

Blessings,

Tia