The title of this post is a bit of a misnomer, since all of us barn dwellers are familiar with the fine art of smiling, but Kato is still a novice, if only by virtue of his limited experience. Because smiling is an important aspect of the daily grind around here, I try to give the little man as much exposure as possible. And so we often stand in front of the mirror, practicing.

It’s not so bad as far as training sessions go, certainly much more pleasant than chin-ups or wind sprints.

I’m not sure which one of us enjoys it more.