I was at home working on a business project a few days ago when there was an unexpected knock on the door. My blond labradoodle was barking at the door acting crazy like he always does when someone knocks or rings the bell.

I cracked the door to see who it was and to tell them I would be right back after I put my dog away. It was the Sheriff and he had his game face on. I closed the door, and while scurrying to get my dog out the back door, I was thinking, What did I do? Did that bank have surveillance?

I went back to the front door, opened it and said hello. The Sheriff skipped all the pleasantries and got right down to business.

“Do you have a son named Ryan or Zion or something like that?” he asked.

Oh crud! I thought. What the heck did they do? I wondered. I can't believe it's already started!

“Yes I do.” I said.

“Ryan or Zion has called 911 about 10 times in the last few minutes and is actually on the phone with them right now.” he said.

“Oh my gosh!” I said, relieved but also a little entertained. “Yes. It's Zion, my 5 year old. He's supposed to be taking a nap in my office and there's a land line down there. I am so sorry.”

“It's ok.” he said. “Do you mind if I come in and talk with him for a minute? We've found that this actually helps them to stop calling 911 except for emergencies.”

I agreed.

My wife Sky was in our bedroom and heard the conversation and had gone down stairs to get Zion.

When she got to my office, Zion was still on the phone having a full blown conversation with the good peeps at 911. Sky asked,

“Zion, who are you talking to?”

“The lady.” he said, matter of fact-ly.

Sky took the phone and told the 911 operator that the officer was here and that we were so sorry.

“A police man is here and wants to talk to you Zion.” Sky said.

“Why?” asked Zion, with eyes wide opened. (He was super scared.)

“Because you called 911.” Sky said.

She took him by the hand, walked him upstairs and introduced him to the Sheriff.

“Did you make a phone call Zion?” asked the Sheriff.

“Yes”

“What number did you call?”

“1199. I mean 911.”

“Why did you call 911?”

“Because I don't want to take a nap.”

The sheriff couldn't even keep a straight face. It started with a grin, then a smile, then full blown laughter.

CLASSIC!

We had a little chat with Zion after the Sheriff left.

We asked, “Why did you call 911.”

His answer…another classic. “It's the only code I know.”

Happy days!

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