And She Said (On the Subject of Disobeying)

Where does she get these things from...
*When calling her downstairs/upstairs- "I don't hear you", I'm pretty sure you did if you just responded to me! haha
*When touching her at the store and she just wants to walk or get into trouble (i.e. touch everything) or when she is upset with me- in a very upset voice "Don't touch me"
*When doing I'm doing something she doesn't think I should be doing, like telling her to do something she doesn't want to do- "Don't say that mama (or dada)" or just "Don't say that" 

She is starting to experiment with indepenence in this house, she wants to do almost everything on her own and if she can't or we won't let her (i.e. brushing her teeth... we let her try but we always do the first real brushing) then she will do a short scream/fake cry. At least it's not an all-out kicking and screaming tantrum. She doesn't really do tantrums, she is more into the constant whine/short screams. Half the time I have to cover my smile/laugh at her doing this and showing off her emotions, but sometimes my patience does run thin. I'm starting to have to throw in more disciplinary actions, and I don't love this part of parenting but I know it is extremely important. I am learning in this area as I am not as good at dicipline as Ben is. I told Ben it is a learning experience, and I am working on it and not giving into all of Alivia's demands. I tend to lean more on Alivia making choices... love and logic type parenting... but I am learnining that sometimes I just have to make the choice for her even if she gets upset with me. It is for the best in the long run!