Year 4, Day 237

Jaclyn had to go out of town for work today, leaving Miles and I free to have a highly-anticipated “Guys’ Night.” After finishing his swim class, I asked him what he wanted for dinner — fried shrimp or Bojangles. And yes, I asked this question knowing full-well what his response would be.*

“Bogangles,” he replied.

“Bojangles?” I asked.

“Bogangles,” he repeated. “I’m speaking German.”

_{* At least half of successful parenting is creating the illusion of free will.}