During dinner one night this week, Caroline was showing off her new ability to give a thumbs up.

Me: You got it dude!

Caroline: What have you gotta do?

Me: It’s a saying; like, “Sure thing! I’ll do it.” Did you know dude is another word for boy?

Ben: Like a dude ranch

Me: Boy. Guy. Man. Gentleman. Your daddy is a gentleman.

Caroline: Oh I know! Because he’s gentle with Margaret.