From the "Things you can learn from your kids" file:

When you are in a tight spot, say you just jumped on your dad's stomach when he wasn't expecting it, causing him significant pain for instance, apologize first (the bigger puppy dog eyes you can make, the better), then use this magical trick: say "Let's laugh." It's immediately disarming and gets the other person in a better mood. You don't even need to laugh at anything in particular, just laugh. I have to smile just thinking about it.

Destined to be some sort of world leader, I tell ya...


Dave