On convertibles: “That car is broken.”

On convertibles, after a discussion of the nature of convertibles: “They’re going to fix it.”

On bellies, maternal: “Mommy’s belly is smooth.”

On bellies, personal: “Abigail’s belly is smooth.”

On bellies, paternal: “Daddy’s belly is furry.”

On decisions to be made: “These are Abigail’s choices.”

On decisions, outside her original choices: “How about that one?”

On cheering at sporting events: “That’s what the people do.”

On the World Cup: “Maggie’s going to win the World Cup.”

On Daddy, thanking: “Thank you, Daddy. Thank you for diamonds, Daddy.”

On Daddy, trying to get her to say “Z is for Zoroastrian”: “Settle down, Daddy.”

On the barking neighbor dog: “Hey, Bo! No! This is not a game!”

On her word book, upon seeing the blue ball: “That says ‘ball’.”

On her word book, upon seeing the black kitten: “That says ‘baby Henry’.”

On uncle Sean: “Uncle Sean don’t sit on the potty.”