Debby: I'm not going to get mad, but do you know why there is this big hole in the living room wall?

I truly don't remember what David said at this point, but he clearly showed his guilt even if the answer was no.

Debby (after moving some cushions around): Could this huge hammer have something to do with it?

David: Yes.

Debby: John, do you still have the fixing holes in the wall stuff? David needs to fix this hole.

David: I was listening to my story, and I didn't have anything to do, so I had to.

Debby: That type of comment makes me mad. All I want to hear is: It's my fault. I'm sorry. I won't do it again.

David: I'm sorry. I won't do it again.



David: What does brownnose mean?

Debby (dying to go into a long etymological graphic explanation): It means someone who gives a teacher or parent lots of fake compliments to get on their good side.

David (reading from his book in a sing song voice): Like "Oh, Ms. Suki your dress is pretty."

Debby: Exactly.

David: But that's not the same when I say "I love you." That's real.

Debby: Oh, I know honey. I know you love me for real.