Firstborn (eating ice cream): Where does the word “dessert” come from?
Me: You know, that’s a really good question! I think—
Firstborn: Where does the word “grave” come from?
Firstborn (eating ice cream): Where does the word “dessert” come from?
Me: You know, that’s a really good question! I think—
Firstborn: Where does the word “grave” come from?
Standing in the Shallows 
Kids minds never cease to amaze me. There’s a connection somewhere, just not to an adult!
Dessert – desert – deadly – grave. You’re welcome.