September 20

I went out for a walk this afternoon as Brady was leaving to play catch with his friend Jackson, so I strolled with him until the pal appeared and the two of them turned off the main road to head toward the park.

I stopped and watched them amble along the sidewalk together, and then when I was sure they weren't going to turn around and see me, I snapped a quick pic.

It seems like a small thing because it's commonplace for lots of people, but I love that he can easily walk to some of his friends' houses. Or to the park. It's a perk that I always wanted for my kids (since I didn't really have it when I was growing up), and I'm grateful that Brady is having the "neighbors as friends/friends as neighbors" experience.