September 5

As we all settled into the family room to watch the season's first NFL game this evening, Brady arranged himself on a vacant couch. 

Once he was fully settled and had pulled two of the wee stools that fit underneath the coffee table (think of a Trivial Pursuit game piece and that'll give a good visual), he grinned like a Cheshire Cat.

He's really stretched out this year, and although he was most definitely slouching, the use of the makeshift extended footrest made me chortle.

He's a clever one, this kiddo. And that smile that parts his lips now and then is a blessing.