Ruling on the field says this sweet 16 post is a total winner.
Tom Brady took a moment to celebrate his son Jack—who he shares with ex Bridget Moynahan—on his milestone birthday with a heartfelt social media tribute.
"16 years of joy," the former quarterback began his August 22 post, "with the (sweetest, kindest, most loving etc etc) son, brother, friend and teammate any parent could ever hope for. You have changed our lives since the day you were born and everyday since has been such a blessing for everyone who knows you and is lucky to have you in their life."
And like any parent of a newly 16-year-old, Tom also had something else top of mind: driving.
"Now it's time for the next step…," he continued, adding alongside laughing emojis, "the learners permit….hahahaha ….I'm gonna make sure I'm off the road."
The seven-time Super Bowl winner, who is also dad to son Benjamin, 13, and daughter Vivian, 10, with his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen, often shares glimpses into life with his three kids in social media. In fact, he recently posted snaps with his younger kids from a recent trip to Africa for his 46th birthday.
And when it comes to being a dad of three, Tom isn't afraid to look to the lessons he learned from parents Galynn and Tom Brady Sr. for reference.
"My parents taught me a lot of great values," he told E! News in June. "I'm trying to do the same even though my life now is different than when I grew up. But I feel like I'm still very much the same person that is going to do the best I could do with my kids."
And one of those values Tom wishes to instill is perspective, noting that his children are growing up amid a different lifestyle than he did.
"I'm trying to raise them—we all are, myself and their mom—in a very loving way toward one another," he added, "to be very kind, to be empathetic and to have great perspective. Our kids are growing up in different ways than we grew up but also we want to raise them with the right values."
But when it comes to their athletic futures, the former NFL star isn't putting any pressure on his kids. (Although Jack does appear to be following in his dad's footsteps.)
"In a way, it's very challenging for our kids to be involved with sports because there are a lot of expectations that come with that based on their parents," Tom explained. "I want them to grow up as their own unique individuals, with their own unique traits that they're going to contribute to the world in the way they see fit and certainly not how their mom or dad see it. Being a father is a great responsibility, seeing these amazing little beings coming into your life and to have the opportunity to grow with them."
To see more of Tom's cutest moments with his kids, keep reading.
Gisele Bündchen shared this family photo on Instagram on Tom Brady's son Jack's 14th birthday, writing, "Happy birthday Jack! We are all so lucky to have you in our lives. Thank you for being the best big brother in the world. We love you soooo much!"
While wearing his Christopher Cloos x Brady sunglasses, Tom celebrates his Super Bowl win with daughter Vivian during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers boat parade.
After winning his seventh Super Bowl, the Tampa Bay quarterback celebrated with his daughter Vivian.
Tom snuggled with his kids John "Jack" Moynahan (with ex Bridget Moynahan), Vivian and Benjamin in this adorable photo snapped by Gisele on Father's Day.
Brady went from quarterback to coach with his son on the beach, writing on Instagram that he's "#dadsfavoriteworkoutpartner."
Gisele shared this adorable photo on Instagram of Tom giving his son a kiss on the forehead.
The whole Brady-bünch posed together at the Mercedes-Benz in Atlanta ahead of the Super Bowl LIII, which the Patriots later won.
Tom lurked as Pennywise the Dancing Clown in a window behind his family as they celebrate Halloween in 2018.
As Tom geared up for another football season, he stopped to give his daughter a little love and clearly this one has her dad's full attention.
In July 2018, the Brady bunch headed out of town for a family vacation and they couldn't look any happier on their horseback riding adventure.
Tom celebrated Father's Day with a family dinner and lots of silly photos with his younger son, Ben.
There's nothing sweeter than seeing the greatest quarterback of all time (he has seven Super Bowl rings) get smothered in love by his three kids.
Even though it was springtime, Tom bundled up with Ben for a fun day outside...complete with a little training.
Tom Brady as the Easter bunny? Who would've guessed?!
The super sweet family was all smiles during one of Brady's episodes of Tom vs. Time.
After playing in another Super Bowl, Tom took a little break with his family, complete with burger time and selfies.
Even though the Patriots lost the 2018 Super Bowl, Tom had his support squad ready and waiting to cheer him up.
Ahead of Super Bowl LII, the Patriots QB posed for pictures with his whole family including Gisele and oldest son Jack, second-born Ben, and daughter Vivian.
The New England Patriots quarterback showed his second oldest son a little love on his birthday in December of 2017, writing, "Happy Birthday to the sweetest 8 year old boy a mom and dad could ever ask for! So filled with love and joy! We are so proud of you Benny! And you shine a light that brightens our lives every day! We love you."
Vivian was the ultimate sous chef as her dad made her biscuits before Thanksgiving and really, what can't Brady do?
The dynamic duo of Tom and Ben spent a November day swinging in a hammock together and we really wish we had some R&R like this in our near future.
Leave it to Tom to teach his son more than just football.
The Brady crew rolled around in the grass and enjoyed spending time together in June 2017 and it really does look like they are having a blast.
Who says you're too old to make funny faces?
When the Patriots headed back to Boston for their parade celebration after their 2017 Super Bowl win, Tom brought Ben along for the ride making him the coolest dad around.
Winning the Super Bowl in 2017 was great, but getting to celebrate with your daughter on the field is priceless.
In 2017, Vivian gave her dad a big good luck kiss before he headed out for a game. Seriously, these two are so stinking cute.
Tom's fans span near and far, but his biggest fans are his three kids and their "Brady" jerseys continually make us love them even more as a unit.
Decorating the Christmas tree is twice as fun when you have your precious daughter helping you out...especially when she's dressed as a fairy!
The football player loves to spend his off time with his adorable kiddos at the beach and we totally approve.