My son’s favorite ballplayer is Ryan Howard, the big, boyish slugger for the Phillies. He was up to the plate. My wife mentioned that he was a daddy who had a little boy, who might be at the game.

Lad: Ryan Howard has a son?
Mom: Yes, he does.
Lad: Is his wife there too?
Mom: He isn’t married.
Lad: [Incredulous, and maybe a little bit scared.] He can’t be a daddy if he’s not married!

Okay, so Rick Santorum and our four year old are about on the same level.

But then we talked about how some families are different, and all was right with the world. Especially after Ryan Howard hit a double, knocking in two runners.