Just say NO!

A couple weeks ago, Logan was helping Phil at work. Phil's new assistant, Tony, had to go to the bank and Logan went with him. Side note for all my friends that know me all too well: Tony is a great guy. The first day he started it seemed like we had known him forever. I worry though that our life might steer him and his wife away from having kids...not really. He is wonderful and so good to our kids. The bank is located inside a store and Tony was buying "energy drinks" for the other guys at the store. Here is the conversation:

Tony: "Hey Logan, you want an one?"
Logan: "Sure! No, just kidding. I am not allowed to have them"
Tony: "Well what do you want to drink?"
Logan: "I'll take that Mountain Dew..."
Tony goes to grab the Mountain Dew
Logan: "No, I was kidding. I can't have that either, it has too much caffeine."
Tony: "Oh, its okay."
Logan: "No really, I am not supposed to drink that kind of soda"
Tony: "We'll just get it and see what your Dad says. If he says you can't have it, I will say I didn't know and then you will have to drink it because I already bought it." I am really hoping at this point that Tony was just testing Logan to see what he would say...but I never asked him.
Logan: "No, I'm not supposed to drink those. Can I get something else"
Tony: "Sure, what do you really want?"
Logan: "I'll take a Root Beer"

This is why I love strong-willed children. They are horrible, tear-your-hair-out toddlers and preschoolers that make you (and all the other adults around you) think you are the worst mother in the world. But, they really know how to stand their ground as they get older...maybe we will be able to enjoy him as a teen-ager (because his early years were enough to make up for the crazy teen-age years!). Another side note: yes, we know caffeine isn't horrible or that big of a deal - hey, some days I live on it! But, hang out with Logan for a while and you will understand why we limit his intake!!

Way to go Logan....you are awesome and no matter what is offered to you, always stand your ground. You know what is right and wrong and God will ALWAYS make a way of escape for you!