"It’s an avant-garde flavor profile," Syd explained calmly, twirling a sugary noodle around her fork while her parents stared at their plates in confusion.

Syd didn't look up from her coloring book. "He was lonely for space, Dad. I brought it to him."

One Tuesday afternoon, Syd decided the family’s golden retriever, Barnaby, looked "under-accessorized." While her dad was occupied with a conference call in the den, Syd went to work. She didn't just use stickers—she used the entire 500-count "Sparkle Galaxy" pack.