This incident was reported to me by John. It occurred within the last week or so.
Both kids received a set of board books for Christmas. William got Cars, Amelia got Princesses. The books came with a heavy duty cardboard carrying case that perfectly fits each set. The books are either spread all over the house or sit gathering dust on a shelf. No in between. John was reading to the kids and the kids were "reading" to each other. When it was time to put the books away, Amelia put hers in the box with the spine facing inward. William was quick to correct her. He let her know the right way to put the book in was the other way so she could see which book it was (by color and picture).
John laughed as he told me this part. She developed a large pout and told William: "NO! I like it this way. I do it my way." and proceeded to put all the books in backwards. As they continued to play, she would pull a book out and be frustrated because it wasn't the one she was looking for. And yet, she continued putting the books in backwards while ensuring William was watching.
She might not look like me, but this little spitfire has her mama written all over her!
PS I'm exhausted. Apologies if this doesn't make sense.
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