On important facts: “Remember, the moon is slimy inside.”

On where he got that stick: “Not anywhere.”

On building up to Father’s Day: “I’m ready to be your son now, daddy.”

On how kids just don’t respect their parents these days: “I’m destroying you!”

On the Eiffel Tower: “Look at that rocket! Blast off!”

On approaching dad with a hammer after putting a laundry basket on his head: “Here goes the banging!”

On questions dad has trouble answering: “Is it now later?”

On whether he’s a robot: “No. I’m just in a box.”

On what he’s up to: “I’m ruining!”

On which of his aunts made his picture blanket: “Ms. Megan. She’s my grandfather.”