“Mom can I try to break a wine glass with my voice?”

Joseph, the chances of you breaking the glass by dropping it are much greater. But, sure, go for it.

He runs off and returns a minute later to ask, “Do you have any protective eyewear?”

No. You’ll probably be ok without it.

(High-pitched scream. Maddie joins in. Then it’s quiet.)

“Well, that didn’t work.”