We were out enjoying our family sail when I had to make a decision about how to return. I mulled choices over with Kelly.

“We could go to the left of the island,” I told her. “Or maybe the right side would be better.”

I decided the wind favored the right side. “Okay, let’s go to the right side.”

The next thing I know, Hallie says something and Kelly bursts out laughing. “What? What is it?” I ask.

“Hallie just yelled ‘it’s starboard!’”

Our girl is only four years old and already she’s got this sailing thing down.