A twe-pre-teen??

What's the difference between a tween and a preteen?  I think I might have a tween.  If not, I'm darn close to it.  My oldest daughter turned 9 last week.  Whatever category she actually falls into, she certainly acts like a tween/preteen.  A sweet, respectful one of course. 

Seriously, we are very proud of our oldest girl. She is a joy and a we love her very much. (even if she doesn't let me hug her at school anymore.) I gushed about her here  last year.  So I don't go on repeating myself, suffice it to say this year, she is growing into quite a lovely young lady.