Brandon was "really hungry" around 5:00, so I got his dinner for him and I was sitting with him while he was eating. He was almost done and I told him I needed to run to the bathroom and when he was finished to meet me in his bathroom for his bath. While I was washing my hands, he ran into our room and told me he had put his spoon, fork, and plate in the dishwasher and he put his cup in the sink. After his words sunk in, I asked him what he did with the food on his plate and he said, "Well, I put it in the trashcan, Mommy!" I praised him for helping me and I went to the kitchen to see for myself. Sure enough, in the dishwasher was his cleaned off plate on the bottom rack standing just as if I had done it, and his fork and spoon were in the silverware tray! I was so excited and at the same time a little disappointed thinking that he is really growing up on us! I can't believe how fast he is growing! I am looking forward to see what he does next...

I remember like it was yesterday the joy of hearing Brandon saying Momma and Daddy and looking at us. I remember the excitement we both felt as he was adding words to his vocabulary. Just a few months ago, I loved hearing him use because and since correctly in a sentence and hearing him tell secrets! All of these language milestones are wonderful and I have been eager for him to continue to expand his vocabulary...until last week! Last week we added shut-up and stupid to the list of words to use! Of course, we talked about how those words aren't nice and that we don't talk like that in our home. However, his buddy at school does say those words so I did the "I am not his mommy..." talk. Anyway, no pictures for this post, just hoping that our language development gets back on track with "nice" words soon!

It is hard to believe that in 2009 Brandon will be turning 4! The time has gone by so fast and he is changing so quickly. It is amazing to see his personality emerging and WOW does he ever have a personality! During our time off from school/work we have enjoyed doing Brandon's favorites.

I have been looking at some of my friend's blogs and decided I really wanted to give blogging a whirl! I love our shutterfly account (www.jkbmunson.shutterfly.com) and will continue that, but so many exciting things happen and aren't shared through shutterfly. I hope you will check our blog often to read about the happenings of our family.

Happy New Year!