Words of Wisdom from Peter Rabbit and Harry Potter

One of my favorite scenes in Beatrix Potter is where Peter Rabbit has gotten his brass buttons caught on netting in the farmer's garden. He gives in to dispair and "shed big tears." But a flock of sparrows "flew to him in great excitment and implored him to exert himself."

This is the long way of saying that Mason is still in dance class. The solution was, in point of fact, snack. We have also consistantly showed up about ten minutes early so he can see us waiting as class is finishing up. ...