Two-Year Old Obedience

Really a perfect evening, even though I am home alone to put the kids to bed. We've had a lot of fun, and they've been so good. But what is a good day without a little mischief from our two-year old, right? At least that is her philosophy. As I laid her down, she moved as if to get up off of the bed. We've been through this before, so I warned her, "Please don't get up. If you do, I'm taking away the toys." The toys refers to a stuffed bear and snake that our son lent her to sleep with tonight--other people's toys are always more fun. Slowly, ever so slowly, she rolled onto her side, slid her leg off the side of the bed, then placed her foot on the floor, all while I was standing at the doorway, and all within 60 seconds of my warning. Oh yes, and all while she was looking straight at me. The second she placed her foot on the floor, I whisked her back onto her bed, took the toys, kissed her on the forehead, and left. But before I left, she cried, "Don't take the toys!" to which I responded with a whisper in her ear, "You didn't listen. I love you. Good night." Sometimes I wonder if it is two-year old listening or if it will last until much later. I guess neither my wife nor I were all-star listeners either when we were growing up. I'm starting to feel very old and worn already just thinking about what's ahead.