How things change...

Rachel will be 4 years old in 2 months, I am sad and excited all at the same time. We have changed her room from a baby/toddler room, to a big girls room. We up'd her bed from a toddler daybed to a full size bed, updated her curtains, name sign, border and created a reading corner for her. How did she go from having a crib, rocking chair and small 3 drawer dresser to having a big bed, toy box, bookshelves, 6 drawer dresser with mirror and reading corner. She is so grown up, that she even helped me place all the circles around her name. She knew just where she wanted them and it was HER decision. Time has flown by, I was updating her baby book yesterday and I began to wonder....when did she start picking out her own clothes (and try to pick out mine),when did she start going potty by herself and not even telling me or asking for help, when did she begin to learn songs on the radio and ask for the radio instead of her children's CD's. She has even begun to pick out her own groceries at the store, what she likes and does not like. When did she learn to use the TV and DVD player, the XBOX (don't ask we don't even know that one). How does she know what Daddy's favorite song is and Mommy's favorite color? She is an observant little bug, and a quick learner. I look at her and miss the olden days so much it makes me cry, and yet I am so excited to see her grow and change.