Hopeful

Jared: The baby still thinks I might be able to feed him. He sucks on my shirt sometimes.
Me: Really? That's funny.
Jared: He's not the sharpest tool in the shed.
Me: It's not that; he's just an eternal optimist, like his dad.
Jared: Maybe.
Me: Just think what a coup it would be for him if it turned out you could nurse him, too.
Jared: Yeah. His situation would go from grim to awesome.
Me: Exactly.