October 19th

I know, I know. Technically this is the 18th. But since I don't post on the weekends, I figured I would do it for today's....

On October 19, 2009, we welcomed Pumpkin into this world. That was 4 years ago.

Four!

I know everyone says it, and I will say it every year, but where did that time go? I've been a mommy for 4 years. I can't even remember much from before then, either.

My posts this week have been a lot of linking up to other posts because we've all been battling head colds/sinus infections (thank you school!) and trying to get ready for the birthday party. Not much has been getting done. A lot of painting on my part for the pieces of the mantel, and a lot of cleaning, and re-cleaning the same spots... over and over again. Kids.

Yes, painting the mantel.

It's real. It's getting done. And supposedly it will be up and mounted on Saturday! I'm so excited. So the big reveal will be to the birthday party guests, and then sometime next week you all will get to see it, too.

So let's look at adorable pictures of my not-so-little-anymore-big-girl growing up over the past 4 years.

Cue the tears: