Connor and being assertive

In recent weeks, Connor has shown some assertive behavior that has completely shocked me and a lot of the people around him. He is showing more and more defiance when asked to do things and his listening has left much to be desired. I know that this is part of being a toddler but we never expected our sweet Connor to get wrapped up in it. It is fun to watch him strut around doing things that he knows he is not supposed to be doing with a huge smile on his face; the reprimanding is not so much fun.

At Hoppin Tots today, Connor kept leaving the circle time to go back to the bridge and jump into the "icicles" that were set up in an area that required some significant for Connor maneuvering. Even his teacher was shocked by his behavior. He still is apprehensive about walking out of the bathroom as it changes from tile to marble to hardwood and WILL NOT walk off the landing without holding someone's hand (and actually waits for help) but it is nice to see some assertiveness on his behalf. He may just be tired of Jackson stealing his "thunder."



(note: he's sitting at a chair in front of the laptop that he haphazardly climbed onto and almost fell off and minutes later, he was standing on another. these are all things that we don't think about twice when Jackson attempts so I'm guessing he is trying to be like his "big" brother)