As Alexis rummaged through the silverware drawer, grabbing things left and right, I asked, "Alexis, what are you looking for?"

"Stuff," she replied.

"What stuff?" I asked.

"I need stuff," she clarified.

As she finally closed the drawer, clutching mixer beaters, a bag clip, a cupcake decoration, a pastry brush, a plastic knife, a plastic spoon, and a spatula, I asked, "Why do you need all that stuff?"

Alexis replied, "I need to fix Cody."

Guess I don't need to make that appointment for him to get neutered at the vet's office after all.