at.-ti-tude

ATTITUDE: (Meriam-Webster.com)
a: a negative or hostile state of mind

b: a cool, cocky, defiant, or arrogant manner

My peaceful evening of sitting on the couch, relaxing while reading my new Parenting magazine was abruptly interrupted when I heard the distinct sound of a marker on 'something' in the kitchen.  I suddenly had visions of our nephews (Nitro and Glycerin) when they were Kailer's age taking a Sharpie and writing on the cabinets. I jumped up and ran to the kitchen to find Kailer with a dry-erase marker and a notecard - Phew! - at least it wasn't the Sharpie on the cabinets.  Needless to say, I sternly told him that this was not a drawer he was to be playing in, "There is nothing in this drawer that's Kailer's.  You have two other ones [drawers] with toys that are yours."  We got everything put away and as I'm walking back into the living room this little mini following me says, "Don't give me attitude, Okay?!?" 
  Once again, I was speechless, stunned, didn't know how to respond and did my best to laugh under my breath.  When Dan got up from his nap two hours later, I told him and he said, "Oh Lord and he's only 2!"  "I know," I agreed, and 4 hours later I'm still not sure how I should respond!  :)