Oversight committee

Max, 4, Santa Monica, California

A group of kids were playing a game, pretending to be fish. When asked why he was sitting on a stack of chairs and not participating, Max said: "Mom, I'm the lifeguard."

Fugitives

Jackson, 7, Palm Coast, Florida

When he was threatened to be left on the side of the road if he didn't behave, Jackson said: "But then I might be adopted by a family that smokes."

Jail break

Jackson, 7, Palm Coast

When he learned some people have tried to smuggle drugs into jail, Jackson said: "You mean the kind of drugs that make you stronger so you can break out? Like Barry Bonds?"

Jack-o-lantern guts

Grant, 5, Palm Coast, Florida

While preparing a jack-o-lantern, Grant said: "Did you know that inside a pumpkin is its puke?"

Prioritize

Jackson, 7, Palm Coast, Florida

While tossing a softball with his dad, Jackson said: "I throw with my left hand so I can keep my right hand safe for school stuff. I use my right hand to use my pencil and my scissors and my glue stick."

Cow. It's what's for dinner.

Grant, 5, Palm Coast, Florida

About to order at McDonald's, Grant said with a straight face: "I want a cheeseburger, but with just cheese and cow on it. That's it."

Clean thoughts

Jackson, 7, Palm Coast, Florida

Casting aside the cookie cutters, Jackson made his own shape out of the dough. He held up and said, "See? It's a shower head."