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I would say that around 18 months they start testing the waters-- for example you tell them not to throw their spoon on the floor and they smile and chuck it. But at that age they really are just checking out how everything works and their impulse control is not good at all (I just stop giving back the spoon).

It probably isn't until 3 that they actually decide to go ahead and disobey you, up until then it is usually lack of impulse control and ability to think things through.

Don't get me wrong though, by 1 you will have moments where you wonder what is going on in her head!

Mine started to test me at around 8 months. When we would go out to eat, she would try to suck on the edge of the table, and I always told her no. She would do it and be looking at me the entire time, waiting for me to say something. She also does this with her high chair buckle. I just know she's going to be a handful when she becomes a toddler. Oh boy!

for charlie i would say when he just turned 3! i don't think olive is "bad" yet at 17 months, but she is certainly opinionated!

C is 1 and definitely has a saucy streak and makes her opinions (and displeasure) known. She is sneaky and loves to laugh and grin when we tell her no.

10 months was the first time I knew she knew what no was but she decided to do it anyways. She loves light sockets, so if I'd walk into the kitchen for a minute she'd try to get the covers off the light socket, naughty monkey.

@PrincessBaby: ha ha, I always assumed I'd spank too but now she's here I can't ever imagine wanting to spank her and god help anyone else who tries. I don't know how sweet babies ever turn into naughty, mouthy girls, but I guess they all do to a certain point.

@Mrs. Bee: agree! 3 is when we first saw willful and deliberate disobedience. 3 is...interesting. as i recently said to a friend, it's awesome and awful.

DS started testing the waters at 2, now at 2 years 7 months tantrums happen more than what I would like! Sometimes I can avoid a melt down, other times there is no stopping it depending on how tired/ too much energy/ hungry he is etc.

My daughter on the other hand is a complete different personality, and like you I could never picture her being naughty! We shall see lol

@Mrs. Cowgirl: awesome and awful - explains 3 entirely.

DS was the sweetest little boy!! Everyone always remarked how well behaved he was in public. Then he turned 3. It's been SUCH a difficult age! However, I think I've learned how to handle the disobedience now so when DD turns 3, I can be more prepared.