Shhh, I'm not here

A quick quote for posterity:

While fighting for the n-zillionth time with friend Julia over a shovel, C grabbed it away from her and I called him on it.

Mommy: "C, I didn't hear you use your words, I just saw you grabbing the shovel."

C: "Well, you should have had your eyes closed then. If your eyes had been closed it all would have been just fine."