11 Reasons

1. 11 yr old boys don't run away (helpful people pointed my way but didn't stop him)

2. 11 yr old boys answer questions when asked

3. 11 yr old boys don't throw temper tantrums

4. 11 yr old boys can follow directions

5. 11 yr old boys are generally courteous and mindful of others

6. 11 yr old boys open to suggestions

7. 11 yr old boys can make reasonable decisions on their own (age appropriate)

8. 11 yr old boys don't scream at adults (parents excluded)

9. 11 yr old boys don't kick tables incessantly (giving doctor/parent headache)

10. 11 yr old boys hate shots (just 2)

11. 11 yr old boy realizes error of his ways earlier and apologizes all on his own

In spite of his terrible, horrible, no good, very bad morning we ended the day on a positive note. Before apologizing Tylor had cleaned his room, made his bed, fed his fish and hamster, and had done his reading. Maybe I'll keep him. Maybe