Testing Daddy!

Charlie has been quite defiant lately. I have written it off to the "terrible twos" however, he does not seem to act up unless I am around. I am obviously the "fun one", but that is no reason for my son to think that everything is a game. It is like he wants to get into trouble. Do I have a juvenile delinquent son?

I have tried sitting Charlie in the corner, standing him in the corner, keeping calm and explaining why he can not do something, raising my voice to get the point across and patting him on the butt. He just thinks that it is a game and laughs at me. His favorite thing to do is sneak over to the television stand and sit on the glass shelf. I have told him not to do that atleast 764 times this week. He thinks that it is hilarious. He loves seeing me get mad. What am I supposed to do?

Why is he acting like this? It is not like the child is lacking attention from me. We play, draw, wrestle, drive trains, trucks and just act silly. Can he sense that Ella will be here soon and wants every second of my attention that he can get? Is he tired of being indoors all winter and is looking something exciting to do? I need some help with this one.

Charlie is good all day for Jamie. He does not act up when we are around grandparents. It is only when I am home. Parents out there, have you or are you currently dealing with a defiant two year old? Please lend me your advice. 

Don't let the face fool you.