Since I am woefully underinformed about the abilities and/or general characteristics of children, I tend to rely on Kate for the confirmation of facts before answering a question in regard to our daughter. She's basically the catch-all for potentially stupid answers -- the press secretary of our household.

But it's also exciting for me when Kate proactively shares thoughts on our child's potential development as she is at least six months to a year a head of me with regard to what's coming down the pipeline. I avoid the trailers for movies that I want to see and am crushed by spoilers, as such, I'm only on month two of our voluminous stack of baby preparation books because while I want to encourage proper development, part of me is still seeking the surprise of what will happen next.

But Kate's latest theory is one worth sharing. Last night she talked to me about how kids change and how much of how Charlotte looks and acts now isn't what she'll be like in the future. But Kate also said she's keeping an eye out for particular faces or reactions that seem like they will stick around.

The above face is one that I'm rooting for to stay. It says either, "what, I totally didn't break that..." or "yes, I will partake of your ice cream."