June 27

When I got back from a quick Costco run early this afternoon, I found Brady in the kitchen wearing his recent uniform of choice --Christmas sweater and fleece pants (excellent summertime apparel)-- and cleaning up. He'd made a big stack of chocolate protein pancakes and was just about ready to eat.

Sometimes it's weird to realize that my baby is so self-sufficient. Sure, I bought the ingredients and stocked the pantry, but he figured out the recipe, cooked them, cleaned up, and ate all on his own accord.

I know I've said this about a million times, but it's a blessing to watch them grow. And I know that down the line, it'll be a blessing to look back and remember how much he loved slathering a thick layer of butter on his pancakes.