He Knows What He Wants

The older Johnny gets, the more his likes and dislikes come out, and the more he speaks his mind.

Today, he sat down in the kitchen for lunch and I said, "I'll make you a sandwich, OK?" To which he replied, "I want juice." "First food, then you can have some milk." "How about milk first. Then food."

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Later on, Maureen woke up from her nap early and we heard her crying over the monitor. I told Johnny, "I need to run up and see if Maureen wants her pacifier. Do you want to come with me?"

"No thanks. I'll stay here."