“Should it be grownups vs kids or kids vs grownups? I can’t decide.”

Tillie, a prayer for the Chinese:

Chinese, I love you. Oh, sorry about that. Chinese, Wǒ ài nǐ. How’s it going in your world? It’s going pretty good in mine. Wǒ ài nǐ. Amen.

Grabbing a handful of fresh powder snow: “Can I see your face, Daddy?”

“It’s a pink tsunami!”

“My back hurts like a rhino having a baby.”

“Sorry, Daddy, I just spilled a little of my drink. Just a tiny little bit on my shirt…and my pillow, and the couch, and the floor…And maybe the table.”

“Don’t worry, Daddy. I will always be here for you. Except when I’m on the bus or at school.”

“Hope is when everybody is scared and then the Superheroes show up.”