Isaac at 2 1/2

Isaac gets extremely ornery sometimes. Here's how he likes to upset me.

This morning, I carried him into the park bathroom and he wrapped his legs around me and clung on to my neck. I thought it was so sweet and whispered, "I love you!" into his ear. He literally shook me off. I asked, "Can you say that you love me?" He said back, loudly, "I. don't. love. you."

Just now, I tucked him into bed for his nap. I was rubbing his back and he said, "Don't touch me." I asked, "Can I kiss you on the cheek?" He said, "No," and turned his head away. His arm was sticking out, so I asked, "Can I kiss your elbow?" He said, "Uh uh," without looking at me. I sighed and said, "goodnight, Isaac. I love you."