Thalia's Theme Song

I overheard Thalia playing in the living room by herself joyfully singing her new theme song:

I can't obey Daddy!
I can't obey Daddy!
I Caaaaan't!
Obeeeeeey!
I can't do it!
Daddy!..."

at least it's catchy...

Where's Your Helmet?

Laura: Thalia, where's your helmet? Do you know where your helmet is?
Thalia: Yeah.
Laura: (after a pause) Are you just saying yeah to me?
Thalia: Yeah...

Not OK

Whenever Thalia hurts herself, she loudly cries out
"DADDY! I'M OK! I'M OK! I'M OK!"
Nevermind that she's actually not OK and needs a Band-Aid, asap!...
Now I come running whenever she says OK...

My Helpful Rebel

Me: Here, Thalia, throw this away for Daddy, please.
Thalia: (with attitude) OK. I won't!

She then takes it from me and walks straight to the kitchen and throws it away...
Who's complaining? I'll take uncivil obedience any day over the other kind...

Breakfast Appetizer

Before breakfast this morning:

Thalia: I want to watch a movie!
Me: We will watch something later, honey.
Thalia: No!
Me: Do you want to eat toast?
Thalia: No!

Me: Do you want cereal?

Thalia: No!

Me: Do you want an apple?

Thalia: No!

Me: Do you want a banana?

Thalia: No!

Me: Do you want a hug?

Thalia: Yes! I want a hug!

She has an appetite for affection...

Eating Baby

Sophia: Where's Freya?

Me: She's eating.

Sophia: Where is she eating?

Me: With Mommy.

Sophia: Where's Mommy?

Me: In bed.

Thalia: Eating Freya.

Uh, no, Thalia, we don't eat our young, haha...

The Winner!

Whenever we leave our house, Sophia calls out, "First one to the door wins! I win! Haha!" 
Sophia always wins because she's the only one playing. Well, Thalia tries to race her to the door, but she doesn't stand a chance. 

Nevertheless, I love how Thalia shouts "I win!" and sincerely celebrates her victory no matter where she is behind Sophia. It drives Sophia nuts.

Thalia now celebrates winning everywhere she goes: Walking into the kitchen when I'm getting her a cup of milk, or to the bathroom to brush her teeth, or getting her into bed for a nap...."I win!" 

I didn't know we were racing, but okay, kid, you win, and if you win, I win...Yay! I love this game!