In the car

This morning in the car, the boys were playing the syllable game.  'Cause that's how we roll.

"Matthew, how many syllables in 'neighbor?'" said Cameron.

"Nay *clap* burr *clap*  Two!" answered Matthew.

"Right!  How many syllables in 'insect?'"

"In *clap* sect *clap* Tttt.  Tttt.  Hey!  There's a T in insect!"

At this point, I interjected, "There is a T in insect!"

"Yep," replied Matthew.  "Aaaand, insects don't have a backbone but we do."

"Matthew!" said Cameron. "Are you learning about insects right now?"

"Uh huh."

"What insects have you learned about?  Can you tell me some insects?" asked Cameron.

"Well," said Matthew authoritatively, "there are blue insects.  And there are some green insects . . . "