This is a smart kid.

Last night at my house we had this little exchange. I think it's worth noting.

Jeff: What are you doing tomorrow?

Richard: Penelope has a playdate with Caroline.

Axel: What about me?

Richard: You'll have a playdate with me.

Axel: No, Dad. I want a playdate with kids.

Richard: I know, but we'll do something fun.

Axel: I want a playdate with a boy.

Richard: Peter can't. He has La Crosse.

Axel: What's that?

Richard: It's a sport.

Axel: I want a cross.

Grandma: It's La Crosse, Axel.

Axel: What is La Crosse?

Richard: It's a sport Peter plays.

Axel: How do you play it?

Grandma: I'm not really sure, but they run around on a field.

Richard: Carrying a basket on a stick.

And I can just imagine the picture Axel saw in his mind.

Axel: I want a sport.

I hope his dad takes him somewhere fun. That is what I really do hope.