“Do you know how to spell photosynthesis?” asks the 6-year old.

“P-H-O-T-O-S-Y-N-T-H-E-S-I-S,” I reply.

“I can spell encyclopedia,” pipes up the 12-year old. “E-N-C-Y-C-L-O-P-E-D-I-A.”

“I can spell ‘Joe-the-plumber‘,” says the 6-year old, with a giggle.