Dealing with the sass...

Addie loves Sarah obsessively, and as of late is usually only fond of me when Sarah is not around.  It can be hard on Sarah sometimes because that love comes with a lot of extra responsibility.  Seemingly easy things that I am willing to do, like get Addie dressed or tuck her in to bed become next to impossible if there is a remote possibility that Mom can do it instead.  I guess this is pretty normal stuff for a two-year-old, but it doesn't make it any more enjoyable to deal with.  And while Sarah has it hard sometimes with the extra responsibilities and attention, an unfortuante side-effect of Addie's pro-momma agenda has been vehement anti-dadism.  We're trying to blend gentleness and respect with discipline, and I'm sure this will pass eventually, but right now it sort of sucks.

Addie has always been stubborn and articulate and ridiculously particular, ever since I can remember, but as of late is has really escalated, and unfortunately I am oftentimes the brunt of her outpouring of sass.  Below are some of the more frequently used quotes that she has directed at me as of late:

"You go away from her, Daddy!  That is my mommy right there and I am protecting her!" (While witnessing me hug Sarah)
"I will not go to timeout! You get out of here and go to your room, Daddy!"
"You go away, Daddy!  Close the door and go away right now!"
"You will not change me daddy!  Mommy will do it.  Mommy will do it!"
"You do not talk to me, Daddy." / "Do not call me, Daddy"

And on the rare ocassion that she is so upset that cannot properly articulate her desires:

"I am [or 'you will'] never, never, never, never... NEVER!"

When Sarah is not around, almost all of the time, Addie is an angel.  She likes to color and play and rough-house and is genuinely sweet and a joy to be around.  Add Sarah to the mix, and it all goes to hell.  Hoping this does not last forever.