June 23, 2009: An email from Greg

The kids were fine on the way today. Jacob wanted a cereal cup just before
we left, and he was upset, even though when he got up at 6:00, he declined
because he wanted to watch TV. So we discussed how he made the choice, but
he still wasn't happy. Then, later in the trip we had the following
conversation. I didn’t have a menu in the car, so we didn’t know what was
for breakfast:

Jacob: I hope it isn't eggs and toast today.
Me: Why?
Jacob: Because I like ketchup on my eggs; and if I say no, then I
can't get any.
Me: If you say you don't want any, you can't get
any?
Jacob: No
Me: Well, if they ask, say that you DO want some.
Jacob: But if I say no, then I can't get any later.
Me: Don't you always want ketchup on your eggs?
Jacob: Yes
Me: Then, when they ask if you want ketchup, say yes!

As it turned out, it was oatmeal day.