Roan: Mama, you’re amazing. You’re good with puzzles.

Lavina: Roan, you are grumpy. Roan: No! I’m not grumpy. I’m just pretending to be grumpy.

Roan: Mama, carry me! Lavina: I can’t. My back hurts. Roan: Yes you can. You’re a big girl.

Roan, trying on his Grandma’s first name on the way to see fireworks: Alphie, look at that crane! Alphie (“Amma”): Yes, see the flag on the crane? It’s our country’s birthday! Roan, suddenly very serious: One day I was going to work. A flag fell down and got stuck in my head! Mama: That’s terrible! … Continue reading →

Roan: Dada, who’s the boss of all the guys who play music? Casey: The conductor. Roan: Do conductors rock out when the guys play music? Casey: Of course they do!