Where Dylan's at

You'll all be happy to hear that Dylan has two new obsessions: pirates and geography. He has -- entirely of his own initiative -- memorized the names and locations of all the states and has moved on to learning factoids. Dylan would like everyone to be aware that Alaska is far larger than it appears on all the maps of the U.S. and proffers the following picture that he found most helpful in proving once and for all that it's bigger than Texas:

The pirate obsession comes on the heels of Toby's especially enjoyable pirate party earlier this week. Here's hoping that these two new obsessions do not combine in nefarious ways with Dylan's current lack of income...

Also, an exchange this morning after watching him attempt flying side-kicks for the hundredth time.

Me: So, would you like to take some karate lessons?

D: (in that withering, tolerant voice reserved for parental stupidity) No way. I've already watched Kung Fu Panda. I'm way better than Po.