Lindsay recently reported that Claire and Margot were puzzling over the "real" identity of the Tooth Fairy. Their discussion was prompted by Claire's (truthful) claim that I had come into her room and "rustled around" on the same night she'd left a tooth under her pillow. When I overheard them discussing the topic, I decided to be straight about it (while crossing my fingers that they wouldn't disclose their new-found info to Jane, who is still very new to the whole Tooth Fairy business).
Me: "Okay, you guys - I have to tell you something. But you cannot tell Jane."
Margot: "We won't tell her, we really won't! Is it about the Tooth Fairy?"
Me: "Yes. And it's very important that you not let Jane know what I'm about to tell you. Okay?"
Claire: "Mom - can you just tell us?!"
Me: "Well, Claire, I know that you told Margot you saw me come into your room the other night when you'd left your tooth out for the Tooth Fairy. And you're right - I am the one who has been taking your teeth."
Margot: "I knew it was you! I knew it!"
Claire: "Okay, fine. So, do you just mail them to the Tooth Fairy, or what?"