Originally Posted by
13unluckyforsom 
I actually had to use the "just not today if u feel like it tomorrow I'll let you" analogy. It worked.
That worked for me my entire first year sober. Was an incredibly powerful tool, as I meant it sincerely whenever I said it.
This staying sober stuff isn't as difficult as some people make it out to be. If we use the tools we're given. That's why early in recovery I wanted my toolbox to be overflowing. Filled it up, and used every single tool that was availed to me. Still do (well, a lot of them anyway), but it's no longer in order to not drink. I don't drink. Now they're my tools for leading a contented life.
Great job!
Keep doing what you did there and you'll be sober for life.