I only want what is best for our daughter, is the proper response. I did not choose any of this is another response for her, calm and non-threatening is the way you always speak to her, in an almost matter of fact pleasant way. kinda like ordering a sandwich.
Can you believe your wife missed your d "fixing" her bike, probably should have taken a picture and sent it to her, so she could see it. No note, just the picture.
Things will bottom out before they get better, hang on, it is a wild ride.