34 years, 30 years, 4 years

Today is Mike's 34th birthday. He's taking it in his usual laid-back way. I had to interrogate him at length last night to determine where he wants to go for dinner tonight.

I am so incredibly lucky to have Mike as a husband. He's incredible with the girls; playing with them when he gets home, getting them dressed and changing diapers when needed. He's truly a partner in the parenting of the girls and that's awesome. He's also my best friend. When I'm having a bad day and need to talk, he's the one I call. When something goes well, he's the one I want to tell first.

Happy Birthday, sweet heart. I love you.

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Our house also turned 30 years old this week. Mike's parents moved into this house 30 years ago on the 17th, two days before Mike turned 4.

Mike's mom was saying that the week that they moved in was one of the coldest on record.

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In that same vein, today is the 4 year anniversary of Mike and I buying this house. We closed on it 4 years ago yesterday and then moved in 4 years ago today.

I remember going to lunch with Mike at Wendy's before we went to the closing. That marked the end of my All Wendy's Chili All The Time craving during my pregnancy with Emily. That was right around the time of the finger in the chili (UGH). I remember getting about 2 bites away from the bottom of my chili and I just didn't want any more.

Later that afternoon, we went to KMart to get some final things before the move and as we were heading to the checkout, I felt the first certain kick from Emily.

It's hard to believe we've been living here for 4 years.

And that means Emily will be 4 all too soon.