Kyle speak

Polo shirt: "That thing you wear only on picture day." Context: Response given school-shopping when I tried to steer his purchases.

Jacket: Oops, my mistake. This word is not in his vocabulary, even on a below-freezing winter day. Nor is "long-legged pants."


Rubber spatula: "Child disappointer." Huh? "It's because kids are disappointed when you scrape out all the batter and there's nothing left for them to lick."

Happy Birthday, Kyle! I can't wait to see how you define being 15. I love you.