Baby birdies babble just like we did


	Baby birdies babble just like we did

Babe_ORiley

5-5-2008 4:06 AM

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birds, babble, human

Babe_ORiley says:

Don't feel silly about your childhood birdie dance, anymore!

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5-5-2008 4:17 AM

JediKnut

heh, cute story!

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