Maika...says what he thinks

Man, I think my sweet little innocent Maika is taking after me in saying things how they really are instead of sugar coating it...even when it needs to be sugar coated. I am working on that one. There are times when I have opened my mouth and after I have done so, I realize that it was stupid to do so.

BUT, it is pretty funny when he is so little and saying what is on his mind.

Lela went and stayed with Uncle Jethro and Auntie Traci last Friday night. Kalena doesn't like sleeping alone so I can usually coax Maika into sleeping with her. The last time all I had to tell him was that he was the big brother that was brave for now being scared. So simple...I thought it would be that simple again. That is what I get for thinking.

Me: Maika, will you be a big, nice brother and sleep with Kalena so she isn't scared?
Maika: No, I want to sleep in my bed.
Me: But, you are such a nice brother for sleeping with her. Do you want to be nice?
Maika: Yes.
Me: Then will you go sleep with her?
Maika: No, I don't care Mom.
Me: But, Kalena is scared if you don't sleep with her and you are brave. Can you be brave and nice and go sleep with her?
Maika: NO, I WANT TO SLEEP IN MY BED.
Me: Okay, but I guess you aren't a nice brother then.
Maika: I don't care, Mom.

Of, course this isn't the only time he tells me how it should be. He does it every day. If I ask him to do something for me, he usually says yes and is always willing to help. But, there are moments when he doesn't and lets me know by saying, "I don't want to." Even after saying please many times, his answer will continue to be "I don't want to."

So, I may have to quote him a scripture that my mission president quoted me. It is found in Alma 38:12 which states, "Use boldness, but not overbearance;..."