April 9

Brady had a game this evening and arranged to ride with his friend Jackson to warmups.

So he was outside waiting when I left to pick up Isaac from his practice. He looked so big and responsible standing there that I was suddenly taken aback. When did he start arranging for his own rides? He's 13, for goodness' sake. It seemed crazy.

But it's also good. I know that the words "teenager" and "responsible" are highly unusual bedfellows, but they go together for him (as of now, anyway). 

So for that not-small gift, I am thankful.