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Thursday, December 17, 2009 Family

From the time Dylan was a year old, we’ve said that he will be the one running the Three Card Monty operation behind the dumpsters at school. That, or selling chances to see a pair of his sister’s underwear.

I was so wrong.

Logan started a business at school yesterday. Back story: We brought the boys each a two-inch, beanie turtle from the Marriott resort (their mascot). He loves it and named it Jordan and takes it everywhere with him. It’s become so popular at school that he charges people to play with it. One girl paid him five bucks to have it for a whole class period. I was floored.

“Mom, I already made five dollars, but had to pay my employees.”

“You know, you’re supposed to pay them in arrears. Are you paing an annual salary?”

“No, just two weeks at a time, and I had them each sign a contract so they can’t just take off with the money.”

I asked why he needed employees and what they did.

“I have one secretary, to make appointments. Then I have one lawyer—we had a case already when someone threw Jordan across the room and there was a dispute of ownership. My lawyer was very good and got him off. I also have a couple of bodyguards, and a trainer to teach him dance. A dancing turtle, people will LOVE that!”

Last night, he made Jordan a little suit and I lent him my old cell phone. “Now he looks the part and can attract a higher class of clientele. I’ll be making lots of money to help with groceries in no time!”

The world doesn’t stand a chance.