Sometimes mommy and daddy ask me not to do certain things (i.e. throw food on the ground, turn on the water when my feet -- with socks -- are in the sink, take off my dirty diaper). I look at them right in the eye, smile and do exactly what they asked me not to do. Not only am I exerting my independence, I'm showing them who's boss! They seem to be confused about who's in charge. These people sure are dense... 17 months and they still think they're supreme dictators of this house.
I do what I want!