I'd just finished lecturing Claire and Margot about their near-chronic arguing. (Actually, it was more of a pull-the-car-over-and-scream kind of "lecture.") I began driving again as we all sat in aggravated/angry silence. Jane, who had been quiet through the entire incident, piped up:Jane: "Mommy? When I'm very angry with someone, I just don't say anything."
Me: "Uh-huh."
Jane: "I think that if talk when I'm really mad, I will probably say something very angry. Then I'll be sorry for it. So, it's better to say nothing."
Me: [saying nothing]
Jane: "Mom? You should try that."
Jane also later offered me a follow-up "potion" that "makes you less frustrated with people." I'm glad at least one person at 9 Park Lane has it together.
