Testing the Limits

I got the girls matching shirts before the baby was born. Eva’s says “I’m the Big Sister”, and Amanda’s says “I’m the Little Sister”. They look adorable together! While embracing her big sister role, Eva has recently figured out that it's difficult for me to make her obey me when I'm stuck nursing the baby on the couch, and she's been taking advantage of the situation to see just how much she can get away with. Already she's tried breaking or throwing toys, or dumping her snack on the floor. She'll also take off her glasses, diaper or clothes. I'll tell her "no", and she'll stop and look at me. Then a deviant smile will start to creep onto her face, and she'll slowly start doing whatever I just told her not to, watching for my reaction. The game is up when she sees me get up and start to come towards her, sometimes even with Amanda still latched on. Then Eva will stop and retreat, knowing I mean business.