"But he did have a point about it being some years too late for a midlife crisis, and accidentally crushing some little monsters underneath my weight." Even though Caleb didn't really see a problem with either of those things. It was never too late to indulge the inner child, and the world wouldn't suffer with fewer brats around.

"I know you would think lesser of me for relenting, but I'd rather not start a riot in my own castle."